Zutphen Population 2026

Zutphen has a population of 36,188, making it the #89 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Gelderland. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

Location of Zutphen (capital Amsterdam shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

36,188

Rank in Netherlands

#89

Coordinates

52.14°N, 6.20°E

~10 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

93 km

58 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 Zutphen

Brummen21,344 people · ~6 km away
Deventer97,331 people · ~13 km away
Apeldoorn136,670 people · ~18 km away
Doetinchem49,906 people · ~20 km away
Velp17,669 people · ~22 km away
Didam17,812 people · ~22 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zutphen?

Zutphen has a population of 36,188 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #89 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Zutphen in?

Zutphen is located in Gelderland, Netherlands.

Is Zutphen the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 93 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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