Rotterdam Population 2026
Rotterdam has a population of 868,135, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 4.7% of Netherlands's population lives here.
Population (city proper)
868,135
Rank in Netherlands
#1
Coordinates
51.92°N, 4.48°E
~9 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
57 km
35 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Holland
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Vlaardingen | 73,798 | #40 |
Cities near Rotterdam
- Schiedam75,438 people · ~6 km away
- Capelle aan den IJssel65,255 people · ~7 km away
- Bergschenhoek16,579 people · ~8 km away
- Berkel en Rodenrijs20,189 people · ~8 km away
- Rhoon18,250 people · ~8 km away
- Barendrecht38,672 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rotterdam?
Rotterdam has a population of 868,135 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Rotterdam in?
Rotterdam is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Rotterdam the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 57 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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