Tilburg Population 2026
Tilburg has a population of 221,947, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Brabant. Roughly 1.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 3.9× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
221,947
Rank in Netherlands
#7
Coordinates
51.56°N, 5.09°E
~16 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
92 km
57 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Brabant
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Eindhoven | 235,691 | #6 |
| Breda | 184,126 | #8 |
| 's-Hertogenbosch | 160,783 | #13 |
| Roosendaal | 77,725 | #35 |
| Oss | 76,430 | #36 |
| Helmond | 74,740 | #39 |
| Bergen op Zoom | 66,256 | #49 |
| Oosterhout | 53,107 | #57 |
Cities near Tilburg
- Goirle22,646 people · ~4 km away
- Oisterwijk25,980 people · ~7 km away
- Loon op Zand23,000 people · ~8 km away
- Rijen16,230 people · ~13 km away
- Dongen25,464 people · ~13 km away
- Waalwijk45,610 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tilburg?
Tilburg has a population of 221,947 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Tilburg in?
Tilburg is located in North Brabant, Netherlands.
Is Tilburg the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 92 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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