Venlo Population 2026

Venlo has a population of 101,988, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Limburg. Roughly 0.6% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 8.5× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

101,988

Rank in Netherlands

#25

Coordinates

51.37°N, 6.17°E

~24 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

142 km

88 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Limburg

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Maastricht	122,378	#21
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 Venlo

Blerick15,820 people · ~1 km away
Tegelen20,190 people · ~4 km away
Venray39,047 people · ~22 km away
Roermond44,975 people · ~23 km away
Weert48,662 people · ~35 km away
Helmond74,740 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Venlo?

Venlo has a population of 101,988 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Venlo in?

Venlo is located in Limburg, Netherlands.

Is Venlo the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 142 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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