States & Provinces of the Netherlands map & data
The Netherlands has 12 states and provinces in this layer, spread over 12 regions. The most are in Groningen (1), Drenthe (1) and Utrecht (1). The largest include Gelderland, Noord-Brabant and Fryslân.
States & Provinces by region
| Region | Areas | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Groningen | 1 | 8.3% |
| Drenthe | 1 | 8.3% |
| Utrecht | 1 | 8.3% |
| Flevoland | 1 | 8.3% |
| Overijssel | 1 | 8.3% |
| Noord-Holland | 1 | 8.3% |
| Gelderland | 1 | 8.3% |
| Zuid-Holland | 1 | 8.3% |
| Fryslân | 1 | 8.3% |
| Noord-Brabant | 1 | 8.3% |
| Limburg | 1 | 8.3% |
| Zeeland | 1 | 8.3% |
Largest states and provinces in the Netherlands
- GelderlandGelderland · 5,132.2 km²
- Noord-BrabantNoord-Brabant · 5,038.6 km²
- FryslânFryslân · 3,532.6 km²
- OverijsselOverijssel · 3,401.3 km²
- Zuid-HollandZuid-Holland · 2,922.7 km²
- Noord-HollandNoord-Holland · 2,900.7 km²
- DrentheDrenthe · 2,680.5 km²
- GroningenGroningen · 2,385.1 km²
- LimburgLimburg · 2,278.5 km²
- ZeelandZeeland · 1,853.5 km²
- UtrechtUtrecht · 1,557.1 km²
- FlevolandFlevoland · 1,549.2 km²
What's in this layer
Every state or province in the layer comes with its name, outline (polygon), area in km², the region it belongs to and a source ID. First-level administrative regions: states, provinces, regions and territories.
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Frequently asked questions
How many states and provinces are there in the Netherlands?
This layer holds 12 states and provinces in the Netherlands, the most of them in Groningen. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of states and provinces in the Netherlands?
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What information comes with each state or province?
The name, outline (polygon), area in km², the region it belongs to and a source ID.
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