How Big Is the Netherlands? Size Comparisons

The Netherlands covers 41,864 km² (16,164 sq mi) total area, with 33,893 km² (13,086 sq mi) of land.

Relatable Comparisons

• ~1.3× the size of Connecticut (US)
• ~0.6× the size of Denmark
• ~½ the size of Belgium
• ~2.5× the size of Wales (UK)
• ~⅕ the size of California (US)

Despite its small size, the Netherlands is the world's 2nd-largest agricultural exporter by value and has a population of over 17.5 million, making it one of the most densely populated countries.