Nieuwegein Population 2026
Nieuwegein has a population of 61,489, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Utrecht. Roughly 0.3% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
61,489
Rank in Netherlands
#51
Coordinates
52.03°N, 5.08°E
~3 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
40 km
25 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Utrecht
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Utrecht | 376,435 | #4 |
| Amersfoort | 139,914 | #16 |
| Veenendaal | 61,271 | #52 |
| Zeist | 60,949 | #53 |
| Woerden | 48,431 | #62 |
| Soest | 45,021 | #73 |
| Maarssen | 39,675 | #80 |
| IJsselstein | 33,886 | #96 |
Cities near Nieuwegein
FAQ
What is the population of Nieuwegein?
Nieuwegein has a population of 61,489 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Nieuwegein in?
Nieuwegein is located in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Is Nieuwegein the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 40 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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