Netherlands Facts
Capital of NetherlandsThe capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam.
| Capital | Amsterdam |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 18.2 million |
| Total area | 41,850 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 435 people per km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Region | Europe |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 18.2 million people = 18,200,000 people. Divided by 41,850 km²: 434.89 people per km², which rounds to 435.
Check it backwards
435 × 41,850 km² ≈ 18,200,565 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Netherlands?
The capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam.
How many people live in Netherlands?
About 18.2 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 435 people per km².
How big is Netherlands?
Netherlands covers 41,850 km² in total area.
What currency does Netherlands use?
The Euro (EUR).