Rijssen Population 2026

Rijssen has a population of 27,740, making it the #122 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Overijssel. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,740

Rank in Netherlands

#122

Coordinates

52.31°N, 6.52°E

~16 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

111 km

69 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 Rijssen

Nijverdal25,000 people · ~7 km away
Wierden25,342 people · ~8 km away
Almelo72,725 people · ~11 km away
Borne23,877 people · ~16 km away
Raalte20,015 people · ~19 km away
Hengelo82,311 people · ~19 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rijssen?

Rijssen has a population of 27,740 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #122 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Rijssen in?

Rijssen is located in Overijssel, Netherlands.

Is Rijssen the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 111 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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