Kontich: population and statistics
Kontich has a population of 21,894 (2026) across 23.8 km², or 920 people per km². It ranks 152 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 21,894 residents
- 23.8 km²
- 920 people/km²
- 21 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Kontich ranks No. 25 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 157.6 ‰ inh. in Kontich, compared with an average of 104.7 ‰ inh. in Antwerp and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Administrative poverty risk: 5.0% in Kontich, compared with an average of 9.8% in Antwerp and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 23.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,058 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,333 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Edegem, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lier (38,747 residents), 8.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,232 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Kontich in numbers
All indicators for Kontich
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 | Kontich | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.5% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 133 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.6% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 271 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kontich | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 20.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 437 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 12.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 381 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 78.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 336 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 9,672 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 166 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.65 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 258 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kontich | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 82.9% | – | 76.7% | ranked 163 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kontich | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 3,450 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 74 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 157.6 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 15 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 28,983 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 37 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 33,476 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 50 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 425,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 70 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 270,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 91 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kontich | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.24 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 291 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.6% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 282 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Kontich | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 6.6% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 271 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.0% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 450 of 551 |
Population of Kontich over time
Kontich had 20,873 residents in 2016 and 21,894 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,260 |
| 2022 | 21,340 |
| 2023 | 21,624 |
| 2024 | 21,693 |
| 2025 | 21,801 |
| 2026 | 21,894 |
Where is Kontich?
Business sectors: Kontich
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical23.8% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade15.3% ×1.0
- Information and communication14.7% ×2.6
- Construction9.7% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×1.1
- Other service activities4.9% ×0.7
- Health and social work4.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing3.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Kontich
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kontich?
Kontich has 21,894 residents (2026), ranking 152 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Kontich?
Kontich covers 23.8 km², with a density of 920 people per km².
Is the population of Kontich growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kontich went from 20,873 to 21,894, a change of +4.9%.
Where is Kontich?
Kontich is in Antwerp. It belongs to Antwerpen (arrondissement). Latitude 51.134, longitude 4.446.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kontich?
In Kontich, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 157.6 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 15 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Kontich?
In Kontich, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 5.0% (2023), ranking 450 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kontich?
In Kontich, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,058 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kontich?
The nearest to Kontich are Edegem (2.3 km), Hove (2.7 km), Lint (3.5 km), Mortsel (4.1 km), Aartselaar (4.1 km).
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