Brasschaat: population and statistics
Brasschaat has a population of 38,529 (2026) across 38.6 km², or 999 people per km². It ranks 57 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 38,529 residents
- 38.6 km²
- 999 people/km²
- 10 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Brasschaat ranks No. 8 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 27.4% in Brasschaat, compared with an average of 21.0% in Antwerp and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 29.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,024 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median selling price of houses”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,403 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kapellen, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Antwerp (565,615 residents), 10 km away.
Brasschaat in numbers
All indicators for Brasschaat
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 | Brasschaat | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.4% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 19 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.0% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 451 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brasschaat | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 22.3% | – | 34.6% | ranked 419 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 11.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 437 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 267 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 18,270 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 59 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.37 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 382 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brasschaat | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 85.7% | – | 76.7% | ranked 114 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brasschaat | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 4,679 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 36 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 121.4 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 119 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 28,766 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 42 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,961 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 162 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 545,050 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 20 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 303,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 37 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Brasschaat | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.23 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 310 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 19.6% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 203 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Brasschaat | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 10.0% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 143 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.0% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 272 of 551 |
Population of Brasschaat over time
Brasschaat had 37,673 residents in 2016 and 38,529 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 38,211 |
| 2022 | 38,237 |
| 2023 | 38,575 |
| 2024 | 38,470 |
| 2025 | 38,416 |
| 2026 | 38,529 |
Where is Brasschaat?
Business sectors: Brasschaat
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical29.5% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade14.5% ×1.0
- Construction9.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.9% ×1.3
- Information and communication5.8% ×1.0
- Real estate5.3% ×1.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Brasschaat
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brasschaat?
Brasschaat has 38,529 residents (2026), ranking 57 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Brasschaat?
Brasschaat covers 38.6 km², with a density of 999 people per km².
Is the population of Brasschaat growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brasschaat went from 37,673 to 38,529, a change of +2.3%.
Where is Brasschaat?
Brasschaat is in Antwerp. It belongs to Antwerpen (arrondissement). Latitude 51.293, longitude 4.489.
Median selling price of houses: what is the figure for Brasschaat?
In Brasschaat, “Median selling price of houses” stands at 545,050 € (2025), ranking 20 of 554 municipalities; the national median is 302,500 €.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Brasschaat?
In Brasschaat, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 27.4% (2026), ranking 19 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brasschaat?
In Brasschaat, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,024 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brasschaat?
The nearest to Brasschaat are Kapellen (4.8 km), Schoten (4.8 km), Wijnegem (7.5 km), Schilde (8.8 km), Stabroek (9.6 km).
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