Mortsel: population and statistics
Mortsel has a population of 26,961 (2026) across 7.8 km², or 3,465 people per km². It ranks 109 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 26,961 residents
- 7.8 km²
- 3,465 people/km²
- 17 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Mortsel ranks No. 15 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 26.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,054 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Antwerp for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Antwerp for “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built after 2001”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Cars per household”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,090 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.0 times the national average.
Mortsel in numbers
All indicators for Mortsel
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 | Mortsel | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.1% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 411 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.0% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 116 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mortsel | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 31.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 310 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 4.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 542 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 74.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 448 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 12,621 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 113 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.01 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 484 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mortsel | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 94.0% | – | 76.7% | ranked 9 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mortsel | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 2,537 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 117 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.1 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 362 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,269 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 146 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,522 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 209 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 439,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 56 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 249,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 153 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mortsel | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 0.92 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 534 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 30.5% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 40 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Mortsel | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 10.7% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 131 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.3% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 257 of 551 |
Population of Mortsel over time
Mortsel had 25,551 residents in 2016 and 26,961 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,170 |
| 2022 | 26,189 |
| 2023 | 26,391 |
| 2024 | 26,588 |
| 2025 | 26,736 |
| 2026 | 26,961 |
Where is Mortsel?
Business sectors: Mortsel
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical26.1% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade12.6% ×0.8
- Construction8.3% ×0.6
- Information and communication7.9% ×1.4
- Health and social work7.3% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.2% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.9% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Mortsel
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mortsel?
Mortsel has 26,961 residents (2026), ranking 109 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Mortsel?
Mortsel covers 7.8 km², with a density of 3,465 people per km².
Is the population of Mortsel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mortsel went from 25,551 to 26,961, a change of +5.5%.
Where is Mortsel?
Mortsel is in Antwerp. It belongs to Antwerpen (arrondissement). Latitude 51.170, longitude 4.457.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Mortsel?
In Mortsel, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 94.0% (2024), ranking 9 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Mortsel?
In Mortsel, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 4.6% (2024), ranking 542 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mortsel?
In Mortsel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,054 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mortsel?
The nearest to Mortsel are Edegem (1.9 km), Hove (2.8 km), Boechout (2.9 km), Kontich (4.1 km), Lint (5.4 km).
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