Ridderkerk Population 2026
Ridderkerk has a population of 45,189, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,189
Rank in Netherlands
#71
Coordinates
51.87°N, 4.60°E
Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
59 km
37 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Holland
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | 868,135 | #1 |
| The Hague | 474,292 | #3 |
| Leiden | 119,713 | #22 |
| Dordrecht | 119,260 | #23 |
| Zoetermeer | 115,845 | #24 |
| Delft | 95,060 | #27 |
| Schiedam | 75,438 | #37 |
| Spijkenisse | 74,988 | #38 |
Cities near Ridderkerk
- Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht21,027 people · ~4 km away
- Alblasserdam18,348 people · ~4 km away
- Krimpen aan den IJssel29,017 people · ~5 km away
- Barendrecht38,672 people · ~5 km away
- Zwijndrecht45,696 people · ~6 km away
- Capelle aan den IJssel65,255 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ridderkerk?
Ridderkerk has a population of 45,189 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Ridderkerk in?
Ridderkerk is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Ridderkerk the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 59 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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