IJmuiden Population 2026
IJmuiden has a population of 31,925, making it the #102 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,925
Rank in Netherlands
#102
Coordinates
52.46°N, 4.61°E
~11 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
21 km
13 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Holland
Cities near IJmuiden
- Velsen-Zuid67,758 people · ~3 km away
- Beverwijk37,585 people · ~4 km away
- Velserbroek15,420 people · ~5 km away
- Heemskerk39,191 people · ~7 km away
- Haarlem162,543 people · ~9 km away
- Assendelft24,230 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of IJmuiden?
IJmuiden has a population of 31,925 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #102 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is IJmuiden in?
IJmuiden is located in North Holland, Netherlands.
Is IJmuiden the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 21 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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