Bucharest vs Amsterdam
Bucharest is about 1.0× larger than Amsterdam by administrative area. Bucharest (Romania) covers 226 km² (87 mi²) with a population of 1.7 million, while Amsterdam (Netherlands) covers 219 km² (85 mi²) with 921,468 residents.
| Metric | Bucharest | Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 226 km² | 219 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 87 mi² | 85 mi² |
| Population | 1,716,961 | 921,468 |
| Population density | 7,597 /km² | 4,208 /km² |
| Area ratio | Bucharest is ~1.0× larger by area than Amsterdam. | |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bucharest bigger than Amsterdam?
Yes — Bucharest is about 1.0× larger by area: 226 km² vs 219 km².
How big is Bucharest?
Bucharest, Romania, covers about 226 km² (87 mi²) of administrative area.
How big is Amsterdam?
Amsterdam, Netherlands, covers about 219 km² (85 mi²) of administrative area.
Which city has more people, Bucharest or Amsterdam?
Bucharest has the larger population: 1.7 million vs 921,468. Population density is about 7,597 people/km² in Bucharest and 4,208 people/km² in Amsterdam.
City boundaries from OpenStreetMap. Last updated 2026-08-24.
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