Spijkenisse Population 2026
Spijkenisse has a population of 74,988, making it the #38 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)
74,988
Rank in Netherlands
#38
Coordinates
51.84°N, 4.33°E
~1 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
70 km
43 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 |
| Schiedam | 75,438 | #37 |
| Vlaardingen | 73,798 | #40 |
Cities near Spijkenisse
- Hoogvliet34,950 people · ~3 km away
- Oud-Beijerland23,569 people · ~6 km away
- Rhoon18,250 people · ~7 km away
- Vlaardingen73,798 people · ~8 km away
- Schiedam75,438 people · ~9 km away
- Maassluis32,780 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Spijkenisse?
Spijkenisse has a population of 74,988 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Spijkenisse in?
Spijkenisse is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Spijkenisse the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 70 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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