Bornem: population and statistics
Bornem has a population of 22,333 (2026) across 46.2 km², or 484 people per km². It ranks 147 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 22,333 residents
- 46.2 km²
- 484 people/km²
- 7 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Bornem ranks No. 22 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 20: 18.8% in Bornem, compared with an average of 22.1% in Antwerp and 21.8% nationally.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: 28,174 € in Bornem, compared with an average of 24,329 € in Antwerp and 23,352 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 22.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,069 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants under 20”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,469 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Puurs-Sint-Amands, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sint-Niklaas (83,400 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,276 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Bornem in numbers
All indicators for Bornem
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 | Bornem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.9% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 62 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 18.8% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 527 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bornem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 22.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 411 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 14.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 322 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 287 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 10,911 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 136 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.14 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 312 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bornem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 79.0% | – | 76.7% | ranked 233 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bornem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 2,418 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 128 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108.3 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 231 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 28,174 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 61 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,456 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 115 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 340,754 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 184 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 275,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 82 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bornem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.21 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 339 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 18.8% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 226 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Bornem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.9% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 376 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.0% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 450 of 551 |
Population of Bornem over time
Bornem had 21,039 residents in 2016 and 22,333 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,428 |
| 2022 | 21,599 |
| 2023 | 21,982 |
| 2024 | 22,076 |
| 2025 | 22,232 |
| 2026 | 22,333 |
Where is Bornem?
Business sectors: Bornem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical22.0% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade15.8% ×1.1
- Construction11.8% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.5% ×1.2
- Manufacturing5.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Bornem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bornem?
Bornem has 22,333 residents (2026), ranking 147 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Bornem?
Bornem covers 46.2 km², with a density of 484 people per km².
Is the population of Bornem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bornem went from 21,039 to 22,333, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Bornem?
Bornem is in Antwerp. It belongs to Mechelen (arrondissement). Latitude 51.095, longitude 4.234.
Share of inhabitants under 20: what is the figure for Bornem?
In Bornem, “Share of inhabitants under 20” stands at 18.8% (2026), ranking 527 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.5%.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bornem?
In Bornem, “Net taxable income per inhabitant” stands at 28,174 € (2023), ranking 61 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 24,247 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bornem?
In Bornem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,069 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bornem?
The nearest to Bornem are Puurs-Sint-Amands (3.7 km), Temse (3.7 km), Hamme (6.9 km), Niel (6.9 km), Schelle (8.1 km).
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