Wageningen Population 2026
Wageningen has a population of 35,433, making it the #90 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Gelderland. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,433
Rank in Netherlands
#90
Coordinates
51.97°N, 5.67°E
~12 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
69 km
43 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gelderland
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Nijmegen | 177,359 | #9 |
| Arnhem | 162,424 | #12 |
| Apeldoorn | 136,670 | #17 |
| Ede | 67,670 | #48 |
| Doetinchem | 49,906 | #58 |
| Tiel | 40,702 | #78 |
| Harderwijk | 40,516 | #79 |
| Nijkerk | 38,335 | #85 |
Cities near Wageningen
FAQ
What is the population of Wageningen?
Wageningen has a population of 35,433 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #90 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Wageningen in?
Wageningen is located in Gelderland, Netherlands.
Is Wageningen the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 69 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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