Voorschoten Population 2026
Voorschoten has a population of 22,468, making it the #160 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,468
Rank in Netherlands
#160
Coordinates
52.13°N, 4.45°E
~2 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
41 km
25 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 Voorschoten
- Wassenaar25,353 people · ~4 km away
- Leiden119,713 people · ~5 km away
- Oegstgeest21,149 people · ~6 km away
- Leiderdorp25,966 people · ~6 km away
- Zoetermeer115,845 people · ~8 km away
- Voorburg38,000 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Voorschoten?
Voorschoten has a population of 22,468 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #160 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Voorschoten in?
Voorschoten is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Voorschoten the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 41 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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