Haarlem Population 2026
Haarlem has a population of 162,543, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.9% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 5.3× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
162,543
Rank in Netherlands
#11
Coordinates
52.38°N, 4.64°E
~10 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
17 km
11 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Holland
Cities near Haarlem
- Heemstede25,562 people · ~4 km away
- Velserbroek15,420 people · ~6 km away
- Zandvoort16,868 people · ~7 km away
- Velsen-Zuid67,758 people · ~9 km away
- IJmuiden31,925 people · ~9 km away
- Hoofddorp132,734 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Haarlem?
Haarlem has a population of 162,543 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Haarlem in?
Haarlem is located in North Holland, Netherlands.
Is Haarlem the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 17 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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