Amsterdam vs Delhi - City Size Comparison

Is Amsterdam Bigger Than Delhi?

Delhi is significantly larger, covering 6.8 times the area of Amsterdam. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Amsterdam covers 219 km² (85 mi²) — a difference of 1,265 km². You could fit Amsterdam inside Delhi approximately 6 times.

About Amsterdam

Capital of the Netherlands, known for its canals. Known as "Venice of the North", Amsterdam covers 219 km² with a population of 0.9 million. The city was established in 1275. Amsterdam is known for Canal ring, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the GVB (Metro & Tram).

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

About Delhi

India's capital territory and a historic city. Also known as "Dilli", Delhi has an area of 1,484 km² and is home to 16.8 million people. It was founded around 1500 BC. Visitors come for Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Delhi Metro.

Delhi has been continuously inhabited for over 3,000 years and served as capital for multiple empires

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 17.9x larger than greater Amsterdam at 2,580 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 2.5 million.

Population Density

Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Delhi, with 11,314 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Delhi is noticeably denser, packing 2.7 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Amsterdam has a oceanic climate while Delhi experiences humid subtropical conditions. Summers are notably different: Delhi averages 34°C compared to 17°C in Amsterdam. When it's noon in Delhi, it's 7.5:00 AM in Amsterdam — a 4.5-hour time difference.