Utrecht Population 2026
Utrecht has a population of 376,435, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Utrecht. Roughly 2.0% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 2.3× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
376,435
Rank in Netherlands
#4
Coordinates
52.09°N, 5.12°E
~13 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
35 km
22 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Utrecht
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Amersfoort | 139,914 | #16 |
| Nieuwegein | 61,489 | #51 |
| Veenendaal | 61,271 | #52 |
| Zeist | 60,949 | #53 |
| Woerden | 48,431 | #62 |
| Soest | 45,021 | #73 |
| Maarssen | 39,675 | #80 |
| IJsselstein | 33,886 | #96 |
Cities near Utrecht
- De Meern22,116 people · ~6 km away
- Bilthoven23,248 people · ~7 km away
- Nieuwegein61,489 people · ~7 km away
- Zeist60,949 people · ~8 km away
- Maarssen39,675 people · ~8 km away
- IJsselstein33,886 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Utrecht?
Utrecht has a population of 376,435 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Utrecht in?
Utrecht is located in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Is Utrecht the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 35 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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