Rijswijk Population 2026
Rijswijk has a population of 47,299, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.3% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,299
Rank in Netherlands
#65
Coordinates
52.04°N, 4.33°E
~1 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
54 km
34 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 Rijswijk
FAQ
What is the population of Rijswijk?
Rijswijk has a population of 47,299 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Rijswijk in?
Rijswijk is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Rijswijk the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 54 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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