'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.
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
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Eindhoven | 235,691 | #6 |
| Tilburg | 221,947 | #7 |
| Breda | 184,126 | #8 |
| Roosendaal | 77,725 | #35 |
| Oss | 76,430 | #36 |
| Helmond | 74,740 | #39 |
| Bergen op Zoom | 66,256 | #49 |
| Oosterhout | 53,107 | #57 |
Cities near 's-Hertogenbosch
- Vught25,043 people · ~5 km away
- Boxtel29,511 people · ~12 km away
- Schijndel23,239 people · ~12 km away
- Zaltbommel26,383 people · ~13 km away
- Oisterwijk25,980 people · ~16 km away
- Waalwijk45,610 people · ~16 km away
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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