Schilde: population and statistics
Schilde has a population of 20,476 (2026) across 36.1 km², or 567 people per km². It ranks 168 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 20,476 residents
- 36.1 km²
- 567 people/km²
- 12 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Schilde ranks No. 26 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 184.1 ‰ inh. in Schilde, compared with an average of 104.7 ‰ inh. in Antwerp and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 27.2% in Schilde, compared with an average of 21.0% in Antwerp and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 34.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,037 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Antwerp for “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Antwerp for “Median selling price of houses”.
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,055 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wijnegem, 4.8 km away.
Schilde in numbers
All indicators for Schilde
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 | Schilde | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.2% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 23 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.6% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 398 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schilde | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 10.3% | – | 34.6% | ranked 538 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 14.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 327 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 82.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 148 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 9,315 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 175 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 7.48 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 65 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schilde | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 91.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 26 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schilde | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 3,769 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 59 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 184.1 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 4 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 31,684 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 10 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 33,466 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 51 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 618,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 10 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 400,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 4 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schilde | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.46 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 23 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 14.8% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 456 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Schilde | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.2% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 237 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.6% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 305 of 551 |
Population of Schilde over time
Schilde had 19,434 residents in 2016 and 20,476 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,925 |
| 2022 | 20,031 |
| 2023 | 20,293 |
| 2024 | 20,319 |
| 2025 | 20,508 |
| 2026 | 20,476 |
Where is Schilde?
Business sectors: Schilde
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical34.9% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade12.4% ×0.8
- Construction8.0% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×1.2
- Real estate6.3% ×2.1
- Information and communication5.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.0% ×1.1
- Other service activities4.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Schilde
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schilde?
Schilde has 20,476 residents (2026), ranking 168 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Schilde?
Schilde covers 36.1 km², with a density of 567 people per km².
Is the population of Schilde growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schilde went from 19,434 to 20,476, a change of +5.4%.
Where is Schilde?
Schilde is in Antwerp. It belongs to Antwerpen (arrondissement). Latitude 51.239, longitude 4.582.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schilde?
In Schilde, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 184.1 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 4 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Schilde?
In Schilde, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 27.2% (2026), ranking 23 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schilde?
In Schilde, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,037 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schilde?
The nearest to Schilde are Wijnegem (4.8 km), Ranst (5.6 km), Wommelgem (5.7 km), Schoten (5.8 km), Zandhoven (6.1 km).
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