Voorburg Population 2026
Voorburg has a population of 38,000, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,000
Rank in Netherlands
#86
Coordinates
52.07°N, 4.36°E
~6 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
49 km
30 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 |
| Spijkenisse | 74,988 | #38 |
Cities near Voorburg
FAQ
What is the population of Voorburg?
Voorburg has a population of 38,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Voorburg in?
Voorburg is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Voorburg the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 49 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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