Zaandam Population 2026
Zaandam has a population of 71,708, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.4% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,708
Rank in Netherlands
#43
Coordinates
52.44°N, 4.83°E
~-1 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
8 km
5 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Holland
Cities near Zaandam
- Zaanstad140,085 people · ~2 km away
- Assendelft24,230 people · ~7 km away
- Amsterdam741,636 people · ~8 km away
- Velserbroek15,420 people · ~11 km away
- Badhoevedorp15,080 people · ~12 km away
- Purmerend80,117 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zaandam?
Zaandam has a population of 71,708 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Zaandam in?
Zaandam is located in North Holland, Netherlands.
Is Zaandam the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 8 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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