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.

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

CityPopulationRank in Netherlands
Amsterdam741,636#2
Haarlem162,543#11
Zaanstad140,085#15
Hoofddorp132,734#18
Alkmaar94,853#28
Hilversum83,640#30
Purmerend80,117#32
Amstelveen79,639#34

Cities near IJmuiden

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.

← All biggest cities in Netherlands · Netherlands population by year