Schiedam Population 2026
Schiedam has a population of 75,438, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.4% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
75,438
Rank in Netherlands
#37
Coordinates
51.92°N, 4.39°E
~-2 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
61 km
38 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 |
| Spijkenisse | 74,988 | #38 |
| Vlaardingen | 73,798 | #40 |
Cities near Schiedam
- Vlaardingen73,798 people · ~3 km away
- Rotterdam868,135 people · ~6 km away
- Hoogvliet34,950 people · ~6 km away
- Rhoon18,250 people · ~7 km away
- Spijkenisse74,988 people · ~9 km away
- Maassluis32,780 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Schiedam?
Schiedam has a population of 75,438 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Schiedam in?
Schiedam is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Schiedam the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 61 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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