Maastricht Population 2026

Maastricht has a population of 122,378, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Limburg. Roughly 0.7% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 7.1× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

122,378

Rank in Netherlands

#21

Coordinates

50.85°N, 5.69°E

~56 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

178 km

111 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Limburg

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Venlo	101,988	#25
Heerlen	93,084	#29
Kerkrade	49,777	#59
Weert	48,662	#61
Sittard	48,400	#63
Roermond	44,975	#74
Venray	39,047	#82
Geleen	32,790	#99

Cities near Maastricht

Geleen32,790 people · ~17 km away
Hoensbroek25,000 people · ~19 km away
Heerlen93,084 people · ~21 km away
Sittard48,400 people · ~21 km away
Brunssum29,254 people · ~23 km away
Kerkrade49,777 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Maastricht?

Maastricht has a population of 122,378 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Maastricht in?

Maastricht is located in Limburg, Netherlands.

Is Maastricht the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 178 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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