Countries and Territories Where Dutch Is an Official Language
Countries and territories with Dutch among their official languages, ordered by population. 7 countries and territories match.
Figures as of October 8, 2026
| Country / Region | Capital | Population | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
Netherlands | Amsterdam | ≈18.2 million | 41,850 km² |
Belgium | Brussels | ≈11.9 million | 30,528 km² |
Suriname | Paramaribo | 616,500 | 163,820 km² |
Curaçao | Willemstad | 155,826 | 444 km² |
Aruba | Oranjestad | 110,625 | 180 km² |
Sint Maarten | Philipsburg | 58,477 | 34 km² |
Caribbean Netherlands | Kralendijk | 31,980 | 328 km² |
By region
| Region | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Americas | 5 | 71% |
| Europe | 2 | 29% |
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This list was last updated on October 8, 2026. Includes overseas territories and other regions as well as independent countries. Population and area are rounded in the table; the country pages show the exact figures.






