Rijen Population 2026
Rijen has a population of 16,230, making it the #221 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Brabant. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,230
Rank in Netherlands
#221
Coordinates
51.59°N, 4.92°E
~11 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
87 km
54 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Brabant
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Eindhoven | 235,691 | #6 |
| Tilburg | 221,947 | #7 |
| Breda | 184,126 | #8 |
| 's-Hertogenbosch | 160,783 | #13 |
| Roosendaal | 77,725 | #35 |
| Oss | 76,430 | #36 |
| Helmond | 74,740 | #39 |
| Bergen op Zoom | 66,256 | #49 |
Cities near Rijen
- Dongen25,464 people · ~4 km away
- Oosterhout53,107 people · ~7 km away
- Breda184,126 people · ~10 km away
- Loon op Zand23,000 people · ~11 km away
- Tilburg221,947 people · ~13 km away
- Goirle22,646 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rijen?
Rijen has a population of 16,230 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #221 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Rijen in?
Rijen is located in North Brabant, Netherlands.
Is Rijen the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 87 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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