Hilversum Population 2026

Hilversum has a population of 83,640, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.5% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

Location of Hilversum (capital Amsterdam shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

83,640

Rank in Netherlands

#30

Coordinates

52.22°N, 5.18°E

~7 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

26 km

16 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Holland

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Amsterdam	741,636	#2
Haarlem	162,543	#11
Zaanstad	140,085	#15
Hoofddorp	132,734	#18
Alkmaar	94,853	#28
Purmerend	80,117	#32
Amstelveen	79,639	#34
Zaandam	71,708	#43

Cities near Hilversum

Bussum31,334 people · ~6 km away
Baarn24,584 people · ~8 km away
Naarden17,115 people · ~8 km away
Huizen41,273 people · ~10 km away
Soest45,021 people · ~10 km away
Bilthoven23,248 people · ~11 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hilversum?

Hilversum has a population of 83,640 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Hilversum in?

Hilversum is located in North Holland, Netherlands.

Is Hilversum the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 26 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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