Population in Essen compared to Rotterdam
Essen: 574.682 (Zensus 2022)
Rotterdam: 672.330 (2025)
In Essen and Essen the population is almost equal.
Size of Essen compared to Rotterdam
Essen: ca. 210 km²
Rotterdam: ca. 324 km²
Essen has a land area approximately 35% smaller than Rotterdam
Population density of Essen compared to Rotterdam
Essen: ca. 2.732 Einwohner/km²
Rotterdam: ca. 2.047 Einwohner/km²
The population density of Essen is about1.3 times higher, than the one of Rotterdam.
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