Schoten: population and statistics
Schoten has a population of 34,849 (2026) across 29.5 km², or 1,181 people per km². It ranks 71 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 34,849 residents
- 29.5 km²
- 1,181 people/km²
- 8 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Schoten ranks No. 9 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 26.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,036 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,133 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Wijnegem, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Antwerp (565,615 residents), 7.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,144 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Schoten in numbers
All indicators for Schoten
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 | Schoten | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.2% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 95 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.1% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 334 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schoten | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 25.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 368 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 7.8% | – | 15.3% | ranked 503 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 314 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 15,894 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 79 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.44 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 375 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schoten | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 75.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 306 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schoten | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 3,876 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 56 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.2 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 200 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 27,443 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 81 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,498 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 210 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 415,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 78 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 271,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 90 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schoten | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.19 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 374 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 20.5% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 177 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Schoten | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 8.3% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 197 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.3% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 329 of 551 |
Population of Schoten over time
Schoten had 34,063 residents in 2016 and 34,849 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 34,291 |
| 2022 | 34,157 |
| 2023 | 34,360 |
| 2024 | 34,641 |
| 2025 | 34,926 |
| 2026 | 34,849 |
Where is Schoten?
Business sectors: Schoten
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical26.1% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade15.1% ×1.0
- Construction10.3% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.0% ×1.3
- Information and communication5.6% ×1.0
- Other service activities5.3% ×0.8
- Real estate4.7% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Schoten
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schoten?
Schoten has 34,849 residents (2026), ranking 71 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Schoten?
Schoten covers 29.5 km², with a density of 1,181 people per km².
Is the population of Schoten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schoten went from 34,063 to 34,849, a change of +2.3%.
Where is Schoten?
Schoten is in Antwerp. It belongs to Antwerpen (arrondissement). Latitude 51.250, longitude 4.500.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Schoten?
In Schoten, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 3,876 (2024), ranking 56 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Schoten?
In Schoten, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 7.8% (2024), ranking 503 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schoten?
In Schoten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,036 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schoten?
The nearest to Schoten are Wijnegem (2.7 km), Brasschaat (4.8 km), Wommelgem (5.4 km), Schilde (5.8 km), Antwerp (7.7 km).
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