Vorselaar: population and statistics
Vorselaar has a population of 8,056 (2026) across 27.6 km², or 292 people per km². It ranks 412 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,056 residents
- 27.6 km²
- 292 people/km²
- 11 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Vorselaar ranks No. 66 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 3.8% in Vorselaar, compared with an average of 13.7% in Antwerp and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 20.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,038 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,868 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Grobbendonk, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Herentals (29,163 residents), 5.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,152 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Vorselaar in numbers
All indicators for Vorselaar
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 | Vorselaar | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.5% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 81 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.0% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 451 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vorselaar | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 12.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 527 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 17.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 185 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 278 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,856 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 401 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.03 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 137 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vorselaar | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 79.7% | – | 76.7% | ranked 221 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vorselaar | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 736 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 435 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.4 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 391 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,289 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 218 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,585 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 201 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 362,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 144 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 252,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 143 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vorselaar | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.25 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 276 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 18.0% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 260 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Vorselaar | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.8% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 475 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.2% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 431 of 551 |
Population of Vorselaar over time
Vorselaar had 7,777 residents in 2016 and 8,056 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,995 |
| 2022 | 8,019 |
| 2023 | 8,044 |
| 2024 | 8,034 |
| 2025 | 8,079 |
| 2026 | 8,056 |
Where is Vorselaar?
Business sectors: Vorselaar
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical20.2% ×1.0
- Construction19.8% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade8.8% ×0.6
- Other service activities7.6% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.1% ×1.5
- Information and communication6.1% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.1% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Vorselaar
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vorselaar?
Vorselaar has 8,056 residents (2026), ranking 412 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Vorselaar?
Vorselaar covers 27.6 km², with a density of 292 people per km².
Is the population of Vorselaar growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vorselaar went from 7,777 to 8,056, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Vorselaar?
Vorselaar is in Antwerp. It belongs to Turnhout (arrondissement). Latitude 51.202, longitude 4.772.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Vorselaar?
In Vorselaar, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 12.2% (2024), ranking 527 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Vorselaar?
In Vorselaar, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 3.8% (2026), ranking 475 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vorselaar?
In Vorselaar, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,038 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vorselaar?
The nearest to Vorselaar are Grobbendonk (2.6 km), Herentals (5.3 km), Lille (5.5 km), Herenthout (7.1 km), Zandhoven (7.9 km).
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