Kampen Population 2026

Kampen has a population of 48,980, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Overijssel. Roughly 0.3% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

48,980

Rank in Netherlands

#60

Coordinates

52.55°N, 5.91°E

~2 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

72 km

45 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Overijssel

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Enschede	153,655	#14
Zwolle	129,840	#19
Deventer	97,331	#26
Hengelo	82,311	#31
Almelo	72,725	#41
Hardenberg	57,909	#55
Oldenzaal	31,410	#105
Rijssen	27,740	#122

Cities near Kampen

Elburg21,844 people · ~13 km away
Zwolle129,840 people · ~13 km away
Dronten28,073 people · ~13 km away
Emmeloord46,409 people · ~21 km away
Nunspeet19,496 people · ~21 km away
Staphorst15,765 people · ~23 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kampen?

Kampen has a population of 48,980 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Kampen in?

Kampen is located in Overijssel, Netherlands.

Is Kampen the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 72 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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