Arendonk: population and statistics
Arendonk has a population of 13,426 (2026) across 55.1 km², or 243 people per km². It ranks 280 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,426 residents
- 55.1 km²
- 243 people/km²
- 26 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Arendonk ranks No. 48 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 16.5% in Arendonk, compared with an average of 13.7% in Antwerp and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,040 kWh a year here.
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Arendonk in numbers
All indicators for Arendonk
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 | Arendonk | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.1% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 235 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.9% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 363 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Arendonk | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 15.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 501 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 16.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 226 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 77.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 378 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,434 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 270 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.02 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 218 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Arendonk | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 84.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 142 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Arendonk | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,420 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 260 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.8 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 249 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,357 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 345 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,121 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 254 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 335,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 192 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 275,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 82 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Arendonk | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.22 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 325 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 18.4% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 245 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Arendonk | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 16.5% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 66 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.9% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 367 of 551 |
Population of Arendonk over time
Arendonk had 13,142 residents in 2016 and 13,426 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,207 |
| 2022 | 13,297 |
| 2023 | 13,344 |
| 2024 | 13,391 |
| 2025 | 13,323 |
| 2026 | 13,426 |
Where is Arendonk?
Business sectors: Arendonk
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction18.5% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical18.0% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade15.2% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.9% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.3% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services4.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Arendonk
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arendonk?
Arendonk has 13,426 residents (2026), ranking 280 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Arendonk?
Arendonk covers 55.1 km², with a density of 243 people per km².
Is the population of Arendonk growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Arendonk went from 13,142 to 13,426, a change of +2.2%.
Where is Arendonk?
Arendonk is in Antwerp. It belongs to Turnhout (arrondissement). Latitude 51.320, longitude 5.086.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Arendonk?
In Arendonk, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 15.7% (2024), ranking 501 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Arendonk?
In Arendonk, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 16.5% (2026), ranking 66 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Arendonk?
In Arendonk, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,040 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Arendonk?
The nearest to Arendonk are Retie (6.1 km), Oud-Turnhout (7.3 km), Ravels (8.5 km), Dessel (9.2 km), Turnhout (11 km).
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