Stabroek: population and statistics
Stabroek has a population of 19,126 (2026) across 21.4 km², or 893 people per km². It ranks 190 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 19,126 residents
- 21.4 km²
- 893 people/km²
- 4 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Stabroek ranks No. 33 by population.
Administrative poverty risk: 4.8% in Stabroek, compared with an average of 9.8% in Antwerp and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 17.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,041 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,000 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kapellen, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Brasschaat (38,529 residents), 9.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,164 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Stabroek in numbers
All indicators for Stabroek
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 | Stabroek | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.9% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 174 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.8% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 377 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stabroek | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 17.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 488 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 14.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 299 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.2% | – | 79.9% | ranked 259 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 8,520 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 200 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.09 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 315 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stabroek | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 90.4% | – | 76.7% | ranked 39 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stabroek | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,549 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 240 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.0 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 449 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 27,086 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 100 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,462 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 113 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 375,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 127 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 250,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 146 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Stabroek | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.23 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 310 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.5% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 291 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Stabroek | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 6.9% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 257 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.8% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 469 of 551 |
Population of Stabroek over time
Stabroek had 18,515 residents in 2016 and 19,126 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,680 |
| 2022 | 18,782 |
| 2023 | 18,837 |
| 2024 | 18,826 |
| 2025 | 18,970 |
| 2026 | 19,126 |
Where is Stabroek?
Business sectors: Stabroek
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical17.8% ×0.9
- Construction15.5% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade14.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.5% ×1.1
- Information and communication5.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.2% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.7% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Stabroek
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stabroek?
Stabroek has 19,126 residents (2026), ranking 190 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Stabroek?
Stabroek covers 21.4 km², with a density of 893 people per km².
Is the population of Stabroek growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stabroek went from 18,515 to 19,126, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Stabroek?
Stabroek is in Antwerp. It belongs to Antwerpen (arrondissement). Latitude 51.333, longitude 4.367.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Stabroek?
In Stabroek, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 90.4% (2024), ranking 39 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Stabroek?
In Stabroek, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 4.8% (2023), ranking 469 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stabroek?
In Stabroek, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,041 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stabroek?
The nearest to Stabroek are Kapellen (4.8 km), Kalmthout (9.4 km), Brasschaat (9.6 km), Antwerp (13 km), Schoten (13 km).
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