's-Hertogenbosch Population 2026

's-Hertogenbosch has a population of 160,783, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Brabant. Roughly 0.9% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 5.4× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

Amsterdam's-Hertogenbosch
Location of 's-Hertogenbosch (capital Amsterdam shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
160,783
Rank in Netherlands
#13
Coordinates
51.70°N, 5.30°E
~7 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
80 km
50 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Brabant

CityPopulationRank in Netherlands
Eindhoven235,691#6
Tilburg221,947#7
Breda184,126#8
Roosendaal77,725#35
Oss76,430#36
Helmond74,740#39
Bergen op Zoom66,256#49
Oosterhout53,107#57

Cities near 's-Hertogenbosch

FAQ

What is the population of 's-Hertogenbosch?
's-Hertogenbosch has a population of 160,783 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is 's-Hertogenbosch in?
's-Hertogenbosch is located in North Brabant, Netherlands.
Is 's-Hertogenbosch the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 80 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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