Beerse: population and statistics
Beerse has a population of 18,780 (2026) across 37.4 km², or 503 people per km². It ranks 193 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 18,780 residents
- 37.4 km²
- 503 people/km²
- 26 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Beerse ranks No. 34 by population.
Administrative poverty risk: 4.4% in Beerse, compared with an average of 9.8% in Antwerp and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 19.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,034 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Administrative poverty risk”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,232 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Vosselaar, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Turnhout (48,490 residents), 5.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,136 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Beerse in numbers
All indicators for Beerse
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 | Beerse | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.4% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 309 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.4% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 291 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beerse | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 11.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 529 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 21.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 51 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 85.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 46 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 8,004 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 216 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.69 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 253 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Beerse | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 83.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 157 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beerse | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,903 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 184 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101.3 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 294 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,832 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 173 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,328 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 130 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 380,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 117 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 248,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 156 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Beerse | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.28 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 217 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.9% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 379 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Beerse | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.8% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 213 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.4% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 514 of 551 |
Population of Beerse over time
Beerse had 17,829 residents in 2016 and 18,780 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,194 |
| 2022 | 18,378 |
| 2023 | 18,416 |
| 2024 | 18,601 |
| 2025 | 18,710 |
| 2026 | 18,780 |
Where is Beerse?
Business sectors: Beerse
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction19.3% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical17.9% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade14.1% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.8% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.6% ×1.2
- Information and communication4.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Beerse
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beerse?
Beerse has 18,780 residents (2026), ranking 193 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Beerse?
Beerse covers 37.4 km², with a density of 503 people per km².
Is the population of Beerse growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Beerse went from 17,829 to 18,780, a change of +5.3%.
Where is Beerse?
Beerse is in Antwerp. It belongs to Turnhout (arrondissement). Latitude 51.319, longitude 4.856.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Beerse?
In Beerse, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 11.9% (2024), ranking 529 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Beerse?
In Beerse, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 4.4% (2023), ranking 514 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Beerse?
In Beerse, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,034 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Beerse?
The nearest to Beerse are Vosselaar (2.5 km), Merksplas (4.3 km), Turnhout (5.4 km), Rijkevorsel (7.5 km), Oud-Turnhout (8.7 km).
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