IJsselstein Population 2026
IJsselstein has a population of 33,886, making it the #96 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Utrecht. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,886
Rank in Netherlands
#96
Coordinates
52.02°N, 5.04°E
~6 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
41 km
25 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 |
| Zeist | 60,949 | #53 |
| Woerden | 48,431 | #62 |
| Soest | 45,021 | #73 |
| Maarssen | 39,675 | #80 |
Cities near IJsselstein
FAQ
What is the population of IJsselstein?
IJsselstein has a population of 33,886 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #96 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is IJsselstein in?
IJsselstein is located in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Is IJsselstein the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 41 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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