Zeist Population 2026
Zeist has a population of 60,949, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Utrecht. Roughly 0.3% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
60,949
Rank in Netherlands
#53
Coordinates
52.09°N, 5.23°E
~5 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
39 km
24 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Utrecht
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Utrecht | 376,435 | #4 |
| Amersfoort | 139,914 | #16 |
| Nieuwegein | 61,489 | #51 |
| Veenendaal | 61,271 | #52 |
| Woerden | 48,431 | #62 |
| Soest | 45,021 | #73 |
| Maarssen | 39,675 | #80 |
| IJsselstein | 33,886 | #96 |
Cities near Zeist
- Bilthoven23,248 people · ~5 km away
- Driebergen-Rijsenburg18,553 people · ~5 km away
- Utrecht376,435 people · ~8 km away
- Soest45,021 people · ~10 km away
- Nieuwegein61,489 people · ~12 km away
- Amersfoort139,914 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zeist?
Zeist has a population of 60,949 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Zeist in?
Zeist is located in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Is Zeist the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 39 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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