Wijnegem: population and statistics
Wijnegem has a population of 10,703 (2026) across 7.9 km², or 1,358 people per km². It ranks 344 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,703 residents
- 7.9 km²
- 1,358 people/km²
- 8 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Wijnegem ranks No. 57 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 24.6% in Wijnegem, compared with an average of 21.0% in Antwerp and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,036 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,104 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schoten (34,849 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,144 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Wijnegem in numbers
All indicators for Wijnegem
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 | Wijnegem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.6% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 74 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.2% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 313 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wijnegem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 27.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 346 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 10.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 451 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 78.7% | – | 79.9% | ranked 345 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,723 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 355 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.93 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 418 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wijnegem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 76.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 291 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wijnegem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,350 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 277 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 126.1 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 96 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,812 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 178 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,358 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 230 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 389,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 111 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 302,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 41 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wijnegem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.14 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 428 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 20.9% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 167 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Wijnegem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 9.4% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 160 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.9% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 284 of 551 |
Population of Wijnegem over time
Wijnegem had 9,365 residents in 2016 and 10,703 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,084 |
| 2022 | 10,244 |
| 2023 | 10,432 |
| 2024 | 10,580 |
| 2025 | 10,650 |
| 2026 | 10,703 |
Where is Wijnegem?
Business sectors: Wijnegem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical19.9% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade18.1% ×1.2
- Construction11.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.2% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.2
- Transport and storage5.6% ×2.2
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Wijnegem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wijnegem?
Wijnegem has 10,703 residents (2026), ranking 344 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Wijnegem?
Wijnegem covers 7.9 km², with a density of 1,358 people per km².
Is the population of Wijnegem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wijnegem went from 9,365 to 10,703, a change of +14.3%.
Where is Wijnegem?
Wijnegem is in Antwerp. It belongs to Antwerpen (arrondissement). Latitude 51.228, longitude 4.516.
Median selling price of apartments: what is the figure for Wijnegem?
In Wijnegem, “Median selling price of apartments” stands at 302,000 € (2025), ranking 41 of 299 municipalities; the national median is 249,900 €.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Wijnegem?
In Wijnegem, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 24.6% (2026), ranking 74 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wijnegem?
In Wijnegem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,036 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wijnegem?
The nearest to Wijnegem are Schoten (2.7 km), Wommelgem (2.7 km), Schilde (4.8 km), Ranst (5.4 km), Boechout (7.3 km).
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