Hemiksem: population and statistics
Hemiksem has a population of 12,466 (2026) across 5.5 km², or 2,275 people per km². It ranks 301 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,466 residents
- 5.5 km²
- 2,275 people/km²
- 16 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Hemiksem ranks No. 51 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 20: 24.4% in Hemiksem, compared with an average of 22.1% in Antwerp and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,056 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants under 20”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 768 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Schelle, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Boom (19,963 residents), 6.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,224 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Hemiksem in numbers
All indicators for Hemiksem
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 | Hemiksem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.7% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 480 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 24.4% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 49 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hemiksem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 41.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 198 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 12.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 406 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 249 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,346 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 319 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 | Hemiksem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 61.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 512 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hemiksem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 872 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 392 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70.0 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 499 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,359 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 273 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,708 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 289 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 300,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 283 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 255,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 136 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hemiksem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.14 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 428 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 20.6% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 175 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Hemiksem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 9.1% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 172 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.2% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 262 of 551 |
Population of Hemiksem over time
Hemiksem had 11,148 residents in 2016 and 12,466 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,722 |
| 2022 | 11,812 |
| 2023 | 12,105 |
| 2024 | 12,396 |
| 2025 | 12,428 |
| 2026 | 12,466 |
Where is Hemiksem?
Business sectors: Hemiksem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical19.7% ×1.0
- Construction15.1% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade14.9% ×1.0
- Other service activities8.5% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.0% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.5% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services4.7% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Hemiksem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hemiksem?
Hemiksem has 12,466 residents (2026), ranking 301 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Hemiksem?
Hemiksem covers 5.5 km², with a density of 2,275 people per km².
Is the population of Hemiksem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hemiksem went from 11,148 to 12,466, a change of +11.8%.
Where is Hemiksem?
Hemiksem is in Antwerp. It belongs to Antwerpen (arrondissement). Latitude 51.143, longitude 4.341.
Share of inhabitants under 20: what is the figure for Hemiksem?
In Hemiksem, “Share of inhabitants under 20” stands at 24.4% (2026), ranking 49 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.5%.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Hemiksem?
In Hemiksem, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 61.5% (2024), ranking 512 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hemiksem?
In Hemiksem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,056 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hemiksem?
The nearest to Hemiksem are Schelle (1.2 km), Aartselaar (3.4 km), Niel (3.8 km), Boom (6.4 km), Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht (7.1 km).
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