Nijverdal Population 2026

Nijverdal has a population of 25,000, making it the #140 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Overijssel. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,000

Rank in Netherlands

#140

Coordinates

52.36°N, 6.47°E

~9 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

107 km

66 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
Kampen	48,980	#60
Oldenzaal	31,410	#105

Cities near Nijverdal

Rijssen27,740 people · ~7 km away
Wierden25,342 people · ~8 km away
Almelo72,725 people · ~13 km away
Raalte20,015 people · ~13 km away
Borne23,877 people · ~20 km away
Dalfsen26,575 people · ~22 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nijverdal?

Nijverdal has a population of 25,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #140 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Nijverdal in?

Nijverdal is located in Overijssel, Netherlands.

Is Nijverdal the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 107 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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