Amsterdam vs Singapore - City Size Comparison

Is Amsterdam Bigger Than Singapore?

Yes — Singapore is 3.3x larger than Amsterdam by area. Singapore spans 733 km² (283 mi²) while Amsterdam covers 219 km² (85 mi²) — a difference of 514 km². You could fit Amsterdam inside Singapore approximately 3 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 Singapore

A global financial center and city-state in Southeast Asia. Also known as "The Lion City", Singapore has an area of 733 km² and is home to 5.5 million people. Its history stretches back to 1819. Visitors come for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Changi Airport, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MRT Singapore.

Singapore is one of only three surviving city-states in the world

Population Density

Amsterdam has a population density of 4,201 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Singapore, with 7,435 people per km², is a densely populated city. Singapore is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Amsterdam has a oceanic climate while Singapore experiences tropical rainforest conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Singapore stays around 27°C while Amsterdam drops to 3°C. When it's noon in Singapore, it's 5:00 AM in Amsterdam — a 7-hour time difference.