Gouda Population 2026
Gouda has a population of 71,952, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.4% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,952
Rank in Netherlands
#42
Coordinates
52.02°N, 4.71°E
~1 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
42 km
26 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Holland
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | 868,135 | #1 |
| The Hague | 474,292 | #3 |
| Leiden | 119,713 | #22 |
| Dordrecht | 119,260 | #23 |
| Zoetermeer | 115,845 | #24 |
| Delft | 95,060 | #27 |
| Schiedam | 75,438 | #37 |
| Spijkenisse | 74,988 | #38 |
Cities near Gouda
- Waddinxveen25,338 people · ~5 km away
- Boskoop15,222 people · ~7 km away
- Bodegraven19,395 people · ~8 km away
- Alphen aan den Rijn70,251 people · ~13 km away
- Benthuizen18,959 people · ~13 km away
- Capelle aan den IJssel65,255 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gouda?
Gouda has a population of 71,952 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Gouda in?
Gouda is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Gouda the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 42 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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