Duffel: population and statistics
Duffel has a population of 18,203 (2026) across 22.6 km², or 805 people per km². It ranks 199 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 18,203 residents
- 22.6 km²
- 805 people/km²
- 5 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Duffel ranks No. 35 by population.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: 26,564 € in Duffel, compared with an average of 24,329 € in Antwerp and 23,352 € nationally.
Administrative poverty risk: 5.7% in Duffel, compared with an average of 9.8% in Antwerp and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 20.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,060 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,165 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lint, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lier (38,747 residents), 5.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,240 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Duffel in numbers
All indicators for Duffel
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 | Duffel | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.3% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 223 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.3% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 302 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Duffel | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 26.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 357 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 14.5% | – | 15.3% | ranked 319 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 223 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 8,092 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 212 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.68 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 352 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Duffel | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 78.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 250 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Duffel | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,674 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 219 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.0 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 387 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,564 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 126 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,782 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 180 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 375,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 127 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 260,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 127 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Duffel | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.19 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 374 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 19.9% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 196 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Duffel | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 8.5% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 190 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.7% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 384 of 551 |
Population of Duffel over time
Duffel had 17,292 residents in 2016 and 18,203 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,714 |
| 2022 | 17,770 |
| 2023 | 17,982 |
| 2024 | 18,062 |
| 2025 | 18,100 |
| 2026 | 18,203 |
Where is Duffel?
Business sectors: Duffel
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical20.8% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade14.0% ×0.9
- Construction11.6% ×0.8
- Information and communication8.1% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities6.9% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.0% ×1.3
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.5% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Duffel
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Duffel?
Duffel has 18,203 residents (2026), ranking 199 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Duffel?
Duffel covers 22.6 km², with a density of 805 people per km².
Is the population of Duffel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Duffel went from 17,292 to 18,203, a change of +5.3%.
Where is Duffel?
Duffel is in Antwerp. It belongs to Mechelen (arrondissement). Latitude 51.096, longitude 4.506.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Duffel?
In Duffel, “Net taxable income per inhabitant” stands at 26,564 € (2023), ranking 126 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 24,247 €.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Duffel?
In Duffel, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 5.7% (2023), ranking 384 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Duffel?
In Duffel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,060 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Duffel?
The nearest to Duffel are Lint (3.7 km), Sint-Katelijne-Waver (3.8 km), Lier (5.9 km), Kontich (6.0 km), Rumst (6.2 km).
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