Rotterdam-The Hague
Netherlands • Europe
Primary City: Rotterdam
Primary State/Province: South Holland
Primary Language: Dutch
Population: 3.3M
GDP: $179B • GDP per capita: $53,644
GAWC Class: 5
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
22.3%
National Capital
Capital city of Netherlands
Largest City
Largest metro area in Netherlands
Walkable Elite Quarters
Neighborhoods that clear the dense, historic, walkable, elite residential test.
From The Last of the Marylebones. 103 of 4,200+ metros clear the bar.
Key Statistics
Major Teams
5
Total Teams
20
Major Companies
7
Market Cap
$319B
Metro Stations
71
Universities
2
Michelin Stars
2
Cultural Events
1
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 5 | #T-63 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 20 | #T-19 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 3 | #T-47 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 7 | #T-92 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $319B | #84 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 1 | #T-60 |
| Universities ↗ | 2 | #T-119 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 2 | #T-50 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 4 | #T-75 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 2 | #T-82 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 1.0 | #T-332 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 2.0 | #T-260 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 71 | #85 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 0 | — |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 2 | #T-18 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 9 | #T-104 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • Netherlands
Feyenoord
Rotterdam-The Hague • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Netherlands
Sparta Rotterdam
Rotterdam-The Hague • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Netherlands
Excelsior Rotterdam
Rotterdam-The Hague • Level: 1
Notable Venues2 venues
Football
Stadion Feijenoord
Rotterdam
Tennis
Rotterdam Ahoy
Rotterdam
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams12 teams
Football/Soccer • Netherlands
ADO Den Haag
Rotterdam-The Hague • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Netherlands
FC Dordrecht
Rotterdam-The Hague • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Netherlands
BVV Barendrecht
Rotterdam-The Hague • Level: 3
Football/Soccer • Netherlands
Excelsior Maassluis
Rotterdam-The Hague • Level: 3
Football/Soccer • Netherlands
Jong Sparta Rotterdam
Rotterdam-The Hague • Level: 3
Football/Soccer • Netherlands
Katwijk
Rotterdam-The Hague • Level: 3
Football/Soccer • Netherlands
Rijnsburgse Boys
Rotterdam-The Hague • Level: 3
Football/Soccer • Netherlands
Quick Boys
Rotterdam-The Hague • Level: 3
Football/Soccer • Netherlands
HSV Hoek
Hoek • Level: 3
W Football • Eredivisie Vrouwen
ADO Den Haag
The Hague
W Football • Eredivisie Vrouwen
Excelsior
Rotterdam
W Football • Eredivisie Vrouwen
Feyenoord
Rotterdam
Other Men’s Teams5 teams
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Rotterdam City Basketball
Rotterdam
Field Hockey • Other Sports
HDM
The Hague
Field Hockey • Other Sports
Klein Zwitserland
The Hague
Field Hockey • Other Sports
Rotterdam HC
Rotterdam
T20 Cricket • Euro T20 Slam
Rotterdam
Major Sporting Events
Championship Finals3 events
2000 European Championship Final
Football Final
2000 • Rotterdam
1982 European Cup Final
Football Final
1982 • Rotterdam
1972 European Cup Final
Football Final
1972 • Rotterdam
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IKEA | $136B | Private |
| 2 | Louis Dreyfus Company | $101B | Private |
| 3 | NN Group | $23B | Public |
| 4 | KPN | $21B | Public |
| 5 | Wolters Kluwer | $19B | Public |
| 6 | AEGON | $12B | Public |
| 7 | IMCD | $7B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $319B across 7 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Notable One-off Events
2025 NATO Summit
The Hague • International Summit
Museums & Landmarks
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks1 item
Blijdorp Zoo
Rotterdam • Zoo
Landmarks & Civic2 items
Binnenhof
The Hague • Government
International Court of Justice
The Hague • International Organization
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities2 entries
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Delft University of Technology
Delft, Netherlands
Top 250 Hospitals1 entry
Erasmus MC
Rotterdam • Hospital
Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
Rotterdam • 4 - Regional
Port1 entry
Rotterdam
Rotterdam • Container
Notable Bridge/Tunnel/Dam/Canals1 entry
Erasmus Bridge
Rotterdam • Bridge - Cable-stayed
Notable Train Hubs2 entries
Rotterdam Centraal
Rotterdam • Intercity Rail Hub
Den Haag Centraal
The Hague • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (71 stations)1 entry
Rotterdam Metro
Rotterdam • 71 stations
Luxury Hospitality
2-Star Michelin1 entry
FG Restaurant
Rotterdam