Wommelgem: population and statistics
Wommelgem has a population of 13,642 (2026) across 13.0 km², or 1,050 people per km². It ranks 274 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,642 residents
- 13.0 km²
- 1,050 people/km²
- 10 m
Key points
Among the 67 municipalities in Antwerp, Wommelgem ranks No. 46 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 143.9 ‰ inh. in Wommelgem, compared with an average of 104.7 ‰ inh. in Antwerp and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,035 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,819 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Wijnegem, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schoten (34,849 residents), 5.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,140 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Wommelgem in numbers
All indicators for Wommelgem
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 | Wommelgem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.1% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 159 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.3% | 22.1% | 21.5% | ranked 185 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wommelgem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 14.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 510 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 14.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 335 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 76.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 431 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,846 | 912,062 | 5,783,434 | ranked 294 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.76 ‰ inh. | 4.60 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 152 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wommelgem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 82.7% | – | 76.7% | ranked 165 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wommelgem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,963 | 202,193 | 1,170,010 | ranked 174 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 143.9 ‰ inh. | 104.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 30 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,497 € | 24,329 € | 24,247 € | ranked 204 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,528 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 208 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 415,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 78 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 244,050 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 170 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wommelgem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.23 | 1.06 | 1.25 | ranked 310 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 18.3% | 26.8% | 17.6% | ranked 249 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Wommelgem | Antwerp | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.9% | 13.7% | 6.4% | ranked 207 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.8% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 290 of 551 |
Population of Wommelgem over time
Wommelgem had 12,591 residents in 2016 and 13,642 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,991 |
| 2022 | 13,181 |
| 2023 | 13,230 |
| 2024 | 13,370 |
| 2025 | 13,564 |
| 2026 | 13,642 |
Where is Wommelgem?
Business sectors: Wommelgem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical17.4% ×0.9
- Construction16.7% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×1.2
- Information and communication6.3% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.2
- Other service activities5.4% ×0.8
- Transport and storage4.7% ×1.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Wommelgem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wommelgem?
Wommelgem has 13,642 residents (2026), ranking 274 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Wommelgem?
Wommelgem covers 13.0 km², with a density of 1,050 people per km².
Is the population of Wommelgem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wommelgem went from 12,591 to 13,642, a change of +8.3%.
Where is Wommelgem?
Wommelgem is in Antwerp. It belongs to Antwerpen (arrondissement). Latitude 51.204, longitude 4.522.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wommelgem?
In Wommelgem, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 143.9 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 30 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Wommelgem?
In Wommelgem, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 14.5% (2024), ranking 510 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wommelgem?
In Wommelgem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,035 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wommelgem?
The nearest to Wommelgem are Wijnegem (2.7 km), Ranst (3.3 km), Boechout (4.8 km), Schoten (5.4 km), Schilde (5.7 km).
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