Nijmegen Population 2026
Nijmegen has a population of 177,359, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Gelderland. Roughly 1.0% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 4.9× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
177,359
Rank in Netherlands
#9
Coordinates
51.84°N, 5.85°E
~25 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
88 km
55 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gelderland
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Arnhem | 162,424 | #12 |
| Apeldoorn | 136,670 | #17 |
| Ede | 67,670 | #48 |
| Doetinchem | 49,906 | #58 |
| Tiel | 40,702 | #78 |
| Harderwijk | 40,516 | #79 |
| Nijkerk | 38,335 | #85 |
| Zutphen | 36,188 | #89 |
Cities near Nijmegen
FAQ
What is the population of Nijmegen?
Nijmegen has a population of 177,359 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Nijmegen in?
Nijmegen is located in Gelderland, Netherlands.
Is Nijmegen the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 88 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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