Boechout: population and statistics
Boechout has a population of 14,106 (2026) across 20.7 km², or 681 people per km². It ranks 264 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,106 residents
- 20.7 km²
- 681 people/km²
- 18 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Boechout ranks No. 45 by population.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: 28,906 € in Boechout, compared with an average of 24,329 € in Antwerp and 23,352 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 28.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,054 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Net taxable income per inhabitant”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,901 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hove, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mortsel (26,961 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,216 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Boechout in numbers
All indicators for Boechout
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 | Boechout | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.4% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 87 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.8% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 377 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Boechout | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 24.8% | – | 34.6% | ranked 377 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 16.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 235 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 78.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 352 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,056 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 282 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.42 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 186 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Boechout | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 91.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 26 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Boechout | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,600 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 234 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 113.4 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 181 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 28,906 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 40 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,549 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 104 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 435,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 59 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 287,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 57 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Boechout | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.19 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 374 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 19.4% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 210 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Boechout | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 6.2% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 293 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.8% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 377 of 551 |
Population of Boechout over time
Boechout had 12,844 residents in 2016 and 14,106 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,527 |
| 2022 | 13,733 |
| 2023 | 13,806 |
| 2024 | 13,831 |
| 2025 | 14,084 |
| 2026 | 14,106 |
Where is Boechout?
Business sectors: Boechout
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical28.7% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade11.5% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.2
- Construction7.8% ×0.6
- Health and social work6.7% ×1.4
- Information and communication6.5% ×1.2
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.8% ×1.5
- Other service activities4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Boechout
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boechout?
Boechout has 14,106 residents (2026), ranking 264 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Boechout?
Boechout covers 20.7 km², with a density of 681 people per km².
Is the population of Boechout growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Boechout went from 12,844 to 14,106, a change of +9.8%.
Where is Boechout?
Boechout is in Antwerp. It belongs to Antwerpen (arrondissement). Latitude 51.164, longitude 4.496.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Boechout?
In Boechout, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 91.5% (2024), ranking 26 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Boechout?
In Boechout, “Net taxable income per inhabitant” stands at 28,906 € (2023), ranking 40 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 24,247 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Boechout?
In Boechout, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,054 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Boechout?
The nearest to Boechout are Hove (2.1 km), Mortsel (2.9 km), Edegem (3.7 km), Lint (4.0 km), Wommelgem (4.8 km).
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