Stockholm vs Amsterdam - City Size Comparison

Is Stockholm Bigger Than Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is significantly larger, covering 1.2 times the area of Stockholm. Amsterdam spans 219 km² (85 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 31 km².

About Stockholm

Sweden's capital, spread across 14 islands. Known as "Venice of the North", Stockholm covers 188 km² with a population of 1.0 million. The city was established in 1252. Stockholm is known for Gamla Stan (Old Town), Vasa Museum, ABBA Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).

Stockholm is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges

About Amsterdam

Capital of the Netherlands, known for its canals. Also known as "Venice of the North", Amsterdam has an area of 219 km² and is home to 0.9 million people. The city dates back to 1275. Visitors come for Canal ring, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, and much more. Getting around is easy with the GVB (Metro & Tram).

Amsterdam sits 2 meters below sea level and is protected by an elaborate system of dikes and pumping stations

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Stockholm metropolitan area covers 6,519 km², which is 2.5x larger than greater Amsterdam at 2,580 km². The Amsterdam metro area is also more populous, with 2.5 million people compared to 2.4 million.

Population Density

Stockholm has a population density of 5,213 people per km² — a densely populated city. Amsterdam, with 4,201 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Both cities have comparable density, though Stockholm is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Stockholm has a humid continental climate while Amsterdam experiences oceanic conditions.