Rijkevorsel: population and statistics
Rijkevorsel has a population of 12,552 (2026) across 46.8 km², or 268 people per km². It ranks 299 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,552 residents
- 46.8 km²
- 268 people/km²
- 24 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Rijkevorsel ranks No. 50 by population.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 24.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,036 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,560 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hoogstraten (22,525 residents), 5.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,144 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Rijkevorsel in numbers
All indicators for Rijkevorsel
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 | Rijkevorsel | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.4% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 385 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.6% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 158 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rijkevorsel | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 13.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 517 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 21.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 62 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 77.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 373 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,326 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 322 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.70 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 160 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rijkevorsel | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 81.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 198 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rijkevorsel | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,385 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 271 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110.3 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 213 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,230 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 355 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,917 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 273 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 399,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 99 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rijkevorsel | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.24 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 291 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 16.7% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 335 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Rijkevorsel | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 11.6% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 112 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.2% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 431 of 551 |
Population of Rijkevorsel over time
Rijkevorsel had 11,823 residents in 2016 and 12,552 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,262 |
| 2022 | 12,324 |
| 2023 | 12,531 |
| 2024 | 12,561 |
| 2025 | 12,560 |
| 2026 | 12,552 |
Where is Rijkevorsel?
Business sectors: Rijkevorsel
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction24.3% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical14.2% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade11.8% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.4% ×2.2
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.4
- Other service activities6.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.3% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Rijkevorsel
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rijkevorsel?
Rijkevorsel has 12,552 residents (2026), ranking 299 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Rijkevorsel?
Rijkevorsel covers 46.8 km², with a density of 268 people per km².
Is the population of Rijkevorsel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rijkevorsel went from 11,823 to 12,552, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Rijkevorsel?
Rijkevorsel is in Antwerp. It belongs to Turnhout (arrondissement). Latitude 51.349, longitude 4.760.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Rijkevorsel?
In Rijkevorsel, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 13.1% (2024), ranking 517 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
Median selling price of houses: what is the figure for Rijkevorsel?
In Rijkevorsel, “Median selling price of houses” stands at 399,000 € (2025), ranking 99 of 554 municipalities; the national median is 302,500 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rijkevorsel?
In Rijkevorsel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,036 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rijkevorsel?
The nearest to Rijkevorsel are Hoogstraten (5.8 km), Merksplas (7.2 km), Malle (7.3 km), Beerse (7.5 km), Brecht (8.4 km).
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