Schelle: population and statistics
Schelle has a population of 8,777 (2026) across 7.8 km², or 1,121 people per km². It ranks 391 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,777 residents
- 7.8 km²
- 1,121 people/km²
- 8 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Schelle ranks No. 63 by population.
Administrative poverty risk: 3.8% in Schelle, compared with an average of 9.8% in Antwerp and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,056 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Administrative poverty risk”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,097 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hemiksem, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aartselaar (15,085 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,224 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Schelle in numbers
All indicators for Schelle
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 | Schelle | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.8% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 185 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.4% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 177 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schelle | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 17.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 488 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 11.5% | – | 15.3% | ranked 420 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 82.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 124 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,784 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 407 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.13 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 213 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schelle | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 77.0% | – | 76.7% | ranked 274 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schelle | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 816 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 413 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.0 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 375 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,704 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 114 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,360 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 125 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 385,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 114 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 280,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 74 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schelle | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.23 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 310 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.9% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 268 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Schelle | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.7% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 399 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 3.8% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 540 of 551 |
Population of Schelle over time
Schelle had 8,259 residents in 2016 and 8,777 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,559 |
| 2022 | 8,692 |
| 2023 | 8,662 |
| 2024 | 8,614 |
| 2025 | 8,682 |
| 2026 | 8,777 |
Where is Schelle?
Business sectors: Schelle
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical19.2% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade16.4% ×1.1
- Construction14.1% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.3
- Information and communication7.2% ×1.3
- Other service activities7.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.2% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Schelle
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schelle?
Schelle has 8,777 residents (2026), ranking 391 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Schelle?
Schelle covers 7.8 km², with a density of 1,121 people per km².
Is the population of Schelle growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schelle went from 8,259 to 8,777, a change of +6.3%.
Where is Schelle?
Schelle is in Antwerp. It belongs to Antwerpen (arrondissement). Latitude 51.133, longitude 4.333.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Schelle?
In Schelle, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 3.8% (2023), ranking 540 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Schelle?
In Schelle, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 17.1% (2024), ranking 488 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schelle?
In Schelle, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,056 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schelle?
The nearest to Schelle are Hemiksem (1.2 km), Niel (2.6 km), Aartselaar (3.7 km), Boom (5.6 km), Puurs-Sint-Amands (7.5 km).
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