Zoetermeer Population 2026
Zoetermeer has a population of 115,845, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.6% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 7.5× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
115,845
Rank in Netherlands
#24
Coordinates
52.06°N, 4.49°E
Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
44 km
27 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 |
| Delft | 95,060 | #27 |
| Schiedam | 75,438 | #37 |
| Spijkenisse | 74,988 | #38 |
| Vlaardingen | 73,798 | #40 |
Cities near Zoetermeer
- Benthuizen18,959 people · ~4 km away
- Pijnacker18,695 people · ~6 km away
- Nootdorp19,020 people · ~7 km away
- Berkel en Rodenrijs20,189 people · ~7 km away
- Bergschenhoek16,579 people · ~8 km away
- Voorschoten22,468 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zoetermeer?
Zoetermeer has a population of 115,845 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Zoetermeer in?
Zoetermeer is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Zoetermeer the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 44 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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