Rumst: population and statistics
Rumst has a population of 15,569 (2026) across 20.1 km², or 773 people per km². It ranks 233 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 15,569 residents
- 20.1 km²
- 773 people/km²
- 5 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Rumst ranks No. 41 by population.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: 27,593 € in Rumst, compared with an average of 24,329 € in Antwerp and 23,352 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 23.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,059 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,822 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Boom, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Willebroek (28,923 residents), 4.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,236 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Rumst in numbers
All indicators for Rumst
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 | Rumst | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 212 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.6% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 271 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rumst | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 26.4% | – | 34.6% | ranked 354 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 9.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 479 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 278 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,626 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 262 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.82 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 336 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rumst | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 77.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 269 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rumst | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,744 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 208 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 112.0 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 191 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 27,593 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 77 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,841 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 85 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 350,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 162 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 283,750 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 70 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rumst | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.31 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 167 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.8% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 386 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Rumst | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.9% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 376 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.9% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 463 of 551 |
Population of Rumst over time
Rumst had 15,140 residents in 2016 and 15,569 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,146 |
| 2022 | 15,254 |
| 2023 | 15,417 |
| 2024 | 15,536 |
| 2025 | 15,692 |
| 2026 | 15,569 |
Where is Rumst?
Business sectors: Rumst
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical23.1% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade13.8% ×0.9
- Construction11.6% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×1.4
- Information and communication8.1% ×1.5
- Other service activities6.7% ×1.0
- Health and social work4.8% ×1.0
- Manufacturing4.5% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Rumst
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rumst?
Rumst has 15,569 residents (2026), ranking 233 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Rumst?
Rumst covers 20.1 km², with a density of 773 people per km².
Is the population of Rumst growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rumst went from 15,140 to 15,569, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Rumst?
Rumst is in Antwerp. It belongs to Antwerpen (arrondissement). Latitude 51.077, longitude 4.423.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Rumst?
In Rumst, “Net taxable income per inhabitant” stands at 27,593 € (2023), ranking 77 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 24,247 €.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Rumst?
In Rumst, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 9.1% (2024), ranking 479 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rumst?
In Rumst, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,059 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rumst?
The nearest to Rumst are Boom (4.1 km), Willebroek (4.9 km), Duffel (6.2 km), Kontich (6.6 km), Mechelen (6.7 km).
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