Bonheiden: population and statistics
Bonheiden has a population of 15,705 (2026) across 29.2 km², or 538 people per km². It ranks 232 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 15,705 residents
- 29.2 km²
- 538 people/km²
- 7 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Bonheiden ranks No. 40 by population.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: 31,527 € in Bonheiden, compared with an average of 24,329 € in Antwerp and 23,352 € nationally.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 26.0% in Bonheiden, compared with an average of 21.0% in Antwerp and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 31.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,059 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Net taxable income per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,088 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sint-Katelijne-Waver, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mechelen (90,355 residents), 4.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,236 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Bonheiden in numbers
All indicators for Bonheiden
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 | Bonheiden | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.0% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 33 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.8% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 377 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bonheiden | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 18.3% | – | 34.6% | ranked 471 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 14.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 339 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 85.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 36 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,757 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 255 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.32 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 290 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bonheiden | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 84.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 132 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bonheiden | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 2,004 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 171 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 127.6 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 83 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 31,527 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 12 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 34,261 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 31 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 485,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 28 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 320,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 23 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bonheiden | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.34 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 112 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.8% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 386 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Bonheiden | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.5% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 411 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.5% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 508 of 551 |
Population of Bonheiden over time
Bonheiden had 14,704 residents in 2016 and 15,705 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,177 |
| 2022 | 15,319 |
| 2023 | 15,458 |
| 2024 | 15,454 |
| 2025 | 15,641 |
| 2026 | 15,705 |
Where is Bonheiden?
Business sectors: Bonheiden
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical31.0% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade11.8% ×0.8
- Construction10.1% ×0.7
- Information and communication7.6% ×1.4
- Health and social work6.7% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.9
- Other service activities4.6% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.3% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Bonheiden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bonheiden?
Bonheiden has 15,705 residents (2026), ranking 232 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Bonheiden?
Bonheiden covers 29.2 km², with a density of 538 people per km².
Is the population of Bonheiden growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bonheiden went from 14,704 to 15,705, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Bonheiden?
Bonheiden is in Antwerp. It belongs to Mechelen (arrondissement). Latitude 51.025, longitude 4.548.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bonheiden?
In Bonheiden, “Net taxable income per inhabitant” stands at 31,527 € (2023), ranking 12 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 24,247 €.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Bonheiden?
In Bonheiden, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 26.0% (2026), ranking 33 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bonheiden?
In Bonheiden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,059 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bonheiden?
The nearest to Bonheiden are Sint-Katelijne-Waver (4.7 km), Mechelen (4.8 km), Boortmeerbeek (4.8 km), Keerbergen (6.3 km), Putte (6.5 km).
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