Zwolle Population 2026

Zwolle has a population of 129,840, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Overijssel. Roughly 0.7% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 6.7× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

129,840

Rank in Netherlands

#19

Coordinates

52.51°N, 6.09°E

~9 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

83 km

52 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Overijssel

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Enschede	153,655	#14
Deventer	97,331	#26
Hengelo	82,311	#31
Almelo	72,725	#41
Hardenberg	57,909	#55
Kampen	48,980	#60
Oldenzaal	31,410	#105
Rijssen	27,740	#122

Cities near Zwolle

Dalfsen26,575 people · ~11 km away
Kampen48,980 people · ~13 km away
Staphorst15,765 people · ~17 km away
Elburg21,844 people · ~18 km away
Raalte20,015 people · ~19 km away
Epe33,385 people · ~20 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zwolle?

Zwolle has a population of 129,840 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Zwolle in?

Zwolle is located in Overijssel, Netherlands.

Is Zwolle the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 83 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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