Ravels: population and statistics
Ravels has a population of 15,953 (2026) across 95.1 km², or 168 people per km². It ranks 230 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 15,953 residents
- 95.1 km²
- 168 people/km²
- 32 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Ravels ranks No. 39 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.06 ‰ inh. in Ravels, compared with an average of 4.60 ‰ inh. in Antwerp and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 36.2% in Ravels, compared with an average of 13.7% in Antwerp and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,033 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Antwerp for “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,324 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Oud-Turnhout, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Turnhout (48,490 residents), 7.3 km away.
Ravels in numbers
All indicators for Ravels
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 | Ravels | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.1% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 235 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.0% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 346 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ravels | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 12.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 519 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 20.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 66 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 77.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 373 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 7,227 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 236 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 13.06 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 5 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ravels | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 83.4% | – | 76.7% | ranked 155 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ravels | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,695 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 214 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106.2 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 247 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,401 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 400 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,017 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 257 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 402,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 94 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 266,255 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 108 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ravels | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.27 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 241 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 18.0% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 260 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Ravels | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 36.2% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 13 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.8% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 231 of 551 |
Population of Ravels over time
Ravels had 14,735 residents in 2016 and 15,953 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,104 |
| 2022 | 15,293 |
| 2023 | 15,338 |
| 2024 | 15,514 |
| 2025 | 15,712 |
| 2026 | 15,953 |
Where is Ravels?
Business sectors: Ravels
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.7% ×1.0
- Construction15.6% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.3% ×3.4
- Professional, scientific and technical13.9% ×0.7
- Other service activities7.3% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services4.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Ravels
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ravels?
Ravels has 15,953 residents (2026), ranking 230 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Ravels?
Ravels covers 95.1 km², with a density of 168 people per km².
Is the population of Ravels growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ravels went from 14,735 to 15,953, a change of +8.3%.
Where is Ravels?
Ravels is in Antwerp. It belongs to Turnhout (arrondissement). Latitude 51.370, longitude 4.994.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ravels?
In Ravels, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.06 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 5 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Ravels?
In Ravels, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 36.2% (2026), ranking 13 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ravels?
In Ravels, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,033 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ravels?
The nearest to Ravels are Oud-Turnhout (5.9 km), Turnhout (7.3 km), Arendonk (8.5 km), Baarle-Hertog (8.7 km), Merksplas (9.2 km).
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