Nijkerk Population 2026
Nijkerk has a population of 38,335, making it the #85 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Gelderland. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,335
Rank in Netherlands
#85
Coordinates
52.22°N, 5.49°E
~4 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
44 km
27 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gelderland
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Nijmegen | 177,359 | #9 |
| Arnhem | 162,424 | #12 |
| Apeldoorn | 136,670 | #17 |
| Ede | 67,670 | #48 |
| Doetinchem | 49,906 | #58 |
| Tiel | 40,702 | #78 |
| Harderwijk | 40,516 | #79 |
| Zutphen | 36,188 | #89 |
Cities near Nijkerk
FAQ
What is the population of Nijkerk?
Nijkerk has a population of 38,335 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #85 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Nijkerk in?
Nijkerk is located in Gelderland, Netherlands.
Is Nijkerk the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 44 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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