Sneek Population 2026
Sneek has a population of 32,811, making it the #98 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Friesland. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,811
Rank in Netherlands
#98
Coordinates
53.03°N, 5.66°E
~6 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
90 km
56 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Friesland
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Leeuwarden | 124,481 | #20 |
| Drachten | 45,186 | #72 |
| Heerenveen | 43,094 | #75 |
| Harlingen | 16,119 | #222 |
Cities near Sneek
- Heerenveen43,094 people · ~19 km away
- Leeuwarden124,481 people · ~21 km away
- Harlingen16,119 people · ~22 km away
- Drachten45,186 people · ~31 km away
- Emmeloord46,409 people · ~36 km away
- Steenwijk17,138 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sneek?
Sneek has a population of 32,811 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #98 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Sneek in?
Sneek is located in Friesland, Netherlands.
Is Sneek the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 90 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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