Hoogeveen Population 2026

Hoogeveen has a population of 38,754, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Drenthe. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

38,754

Rank in Netherlands

#83

Coordinates

52.72°N, 6.48°E

~14 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

114 km

71 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Drenthe

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Assen	68,836	#46
Emmen	57,010	#56
Meppel	30,697	#108

Cities near Hoogeveen

Hardenberg57,909 people · ~19 km away
Meppel30,697 people · ~19 km away
Staphorst15,765 people · ~20 km away
Steenwijk17,138 people · ~25 km away
Dalfsen26,575 people · ~28 km away
Emmen57,010 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hoogeveen?

Hoogeveen has a population of 38,754 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Hoogeveen in?

Hoogeveen is located in Drenthe, Netherlands.

Is Hoogeveen the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 114 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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