Malle: population and statistics
Malle has a population of 16,256 (2026) across 51.9 km², or 313 people per km². It ranks 228 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 16,256 residents
- 51.9 km²
- 313 people/km²
- 23 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Malle ranks No. 38 by population.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,037 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median selling price of houses”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,269 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Zoersel, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Brecht (30,755 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,148 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Malle in numbers
All indicators for Malle
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 | Malle | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.8% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 113 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.3% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 426 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Malle | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 13.0% | – | 34.6% | ranked 518 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 18.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 130 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 223 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 7,162 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 237 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.68 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 254 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Malle | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 88.9% | – | 76.7% | ranked 57 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Malle | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,946 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 178 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 119.7 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 131 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,305 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 216 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,396 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 228 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 475,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 36 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 302,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 40 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Malle | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.24 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 291 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 18.6% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 235 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Malle | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 8.0% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 205 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.4% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 317 of 551 |
Population of Malle over time
Malle had 15,158 residents in 2016 and 16,256 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,620 |
| 2022 | 15,756 |
| 2023 | 16,007 |
| 2024 | 16,194 |
| 2025 | 16,248 |
| 2026 | 16,256 |
Where is Malle?
Business sectors: Malle
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction18.7% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical16.9% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade14.2% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities6.8% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.2
- Health and social work4.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Malle
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Malle?
Malle has 16,256 residents (2026), ranking 228 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Malle?
Malle covers 51.9 km², with a density of 313 people per km².
Is the population of Malle growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Malle went from 15,158 to 16,256, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Malle?
Malle is in Antwerp. It belongs to Antwerpen (arrondissement). Latitude 51.299, longitude 4.691.
Median selling price of houses: what is the figure for Malle?
In Malle, “Median selling price of houses” stands at 475,000 € (2025), ranking 36 of 554 municipalities; the national median is 302,500 €.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Malle?
In Malle, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 13.0% (2024), ranking 518 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Malle?
In Malle, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,037 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Malle?
The nearest to Malle are Zoersel (3.7 km), Brecht (6.7 km), Rijkevorsel (7.3 km), Zandhoven (9.7 km), Schilde (10 km).
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