Edegem: population and statistics
Edegem has a population of 23,698 (2026) across 8.7 km², or 2,718 people per km². It ranks 135 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 23,698 residents
- 8.7 km²
- 2,718 people/km²
- 17 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Edegem ranks No. 19 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 32.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,050 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median selling price of houses”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built after 2001”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,221 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Mortsel, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Antwerp (565,615 residents), 8.1 km away.
Edegem in numbers
All indicators for Edegem
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 | Edegem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.1% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 57 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.5% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 165 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Edegem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 20.3% | – | 34.6% | ranked 445 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 6.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 527 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 186 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 10,872 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 137 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.03 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 137 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Edegem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 86.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 95 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Edegem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 2,497 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 121 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.4 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 253 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 28,328 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 55 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,405 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 119 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 515,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 24 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 260,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 127 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Edegem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.11 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 457 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 21.5% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 145 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Edegem | 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) | 6.5% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 310 of 551 |
Population of Edegem over time
Edegem had 21,578 residents in 2016 and 23,698 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,244 |
| 2022 | 22,386 |
| 2023 | 22,761 |
| 2024 | 23,009 |
| 2025 | 23,502 |
| 2026 | 23,698 |
Where is Edegem?
Business sectors: Edegem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical32.1% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade12.5% ×0.8
- Information and communication10.4% ×1.9
- Health and social work7.0% ×1.5
- Construction6.4% ×0.5
- Other service activities5.4% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.7% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Edegem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Edegem?
Edegem has 23,698 residents (2026), ranking 135 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Edegem?
Edegem covers 8.7 km², with a density of 2,718 people per km².
Is the population of Edegem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Edegem went from 21,578 to 23,698, a change of +9.8%.
Where is Edegem?
Edegem is in Antwerp. It belongs to Antwerpen (arrondissement). Latitude 51.155, longitude 4.446.
Median selling price of houses: what is the figure for Edegem?
In Edegem, “Median selling price of houses” stands at 515,000 € (2025), ranking 24 of 554 municipalities; the national median is 302,500 €.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Edegem?
In Edegem, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 6.3% (2024), ranking 527 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Edegem?
In Edegem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,050 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Edegem?
The nearest to Edegem are Mortsel (1.9 km), Kontich (2.3 km), Hove (2.3 km), Boechout (3.7 km), Lint (4.5 km).
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