Antwerp: population and statistics
Antwerp has a population of 565,615 (2026) across 208.2 km², or 2,716 people per km². It ranks 1 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 565,615 residents
- 208.2 km²
- 2,716 people/km²
- 13 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Antwerp ranks No. 1 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 23.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,045 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Antwerp for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Antwerp for “Buildings built before 1946”.
- “Number of dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Cars per household”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,162 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.0 times the national average.
Antwerp in numbers
All indicators for Antwerp
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Antwerp | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.1% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 536 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 24.6% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 40 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Antwerp | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 48.6% | – | 34.6% | ranked 123 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 3.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 547 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 65.6% | – | 79.9% | ranked 529 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 286,128 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 1 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.71 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 437 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Antwerp | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 65.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 480 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Antwerp | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 56,840 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 1 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.5 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 302 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 20,416 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 510 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 25,903 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 518 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 369,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 135 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 245,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 161 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Antwerp | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 0.72 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 549 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 44.1% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 16 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Antwerp | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 23.2% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 37 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 18.1% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 25 of 551 |
Population of Antwerp over time
Antwerp had 527,582 residents in 2016 and 565,615 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 540,494 |
| 2022 | 541,856 |
| 2023 | 550,219 |
| 2024 | 556,138 |
| 2025 | 562,002 |
| 2026 | 565,615 |
Where is Antwerp?
Business sectors: Antwerp
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical23.9% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade17.4% ×1.2
- Construction9.0% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×1.2
- Information and communication6.6% ×1.2
- Other service activities6.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.5% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Antwerp
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Antwerp?
Antwerp has 565,615 residents (2026), ranking 1 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Antwerp?
Antwerp covers 208.2 km², with a density of 2,716 people per km².
Is the population of Antwerp growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Antwerp went from 527,582 to 565,615, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Antwerp?
Antwerp is in Antwerp. It belongs to Antwerpen (arrondissement). Latitude 51.221, longitude 4.400.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Antwerp?
In Antwerp, “Number of dwellings” stands at 286,128 (2024), ranking 1 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Antwerp?
In Antwerp, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 56,840 (2024), ranking 1 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Antwerp?
In Antwerp, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,045 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Antwerp?
The nearest to Antwerp are Mortsel (6.9 km), Schoten (7.7 km), Edegem (8.1 km), Wijnegem (8.1 km), Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht (8.3 km).
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