Brussels-Capital: municipalities in numbers
Brussels-Capital (province) has 19 municipalities and 1,255,834 residents across 162 km², or 7,733 people per km². Population: +5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,255,834 residents
- 19 municipalities
- 162 km²
- 7,733 people/km²
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All municipalities in Brussels-Capital
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 10 years | Population density | Area | Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over | Share of inhabitants under 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels | 198,674 | +11.3% | 6,004 people/km² | 33.1 km² | 11.4% | 23.6% |
| Anderlecht | 129,600 | +10.4% | 7,236 people/km² | 17.9 km² | 12.3% | 27.8% |
| Schaerbeek | 129,278 | −2.5% | 16,364 people/km² | 7.9 km² | 10.8% | 25.2% |
| Molenbeek-Saint-Jean | 98,411 | +1.9% | 16,347 people/km² | 6.0 km² | 12.0% | 29.6% |
| Ixelles | 89,162 | +4.2% | 13,910 people/km² | 6.4 km² | 11.6% | 15.1% |
| Uccle | 87,548 | +6.8% | 3,828 people/km² | 22.9 km² | 19.0% | 21.8% |
| Woluwe-Saint-Lambert | 60,979 | +12.3% | 8,365 people/km² | 7.3 km² | 16.8% | 20.9% |
| Forest | 58,904 | +5.9% | 9,365 people/km² | 6.3 km² | 13.0% | 22.9% |
| Jette | 54,330 | +5.6% | 10,468 people/km² | 5.2 km² | 14.8% | 25.7% |
| Etterbeek | 49,638 | +5.2% | 15,659 people/km² | 3.2 km² | 11.2% | 17.7% |
| Saint-Gilles | 48,756 | −3.8% | 19,271 people/km² | 2.5 km² | 10.5% | 17.6% |
| Evere | 45,984 | +16.3% | 8,981 people/km² | 5.1 km² | 14.8% | 25.3% |
| Woluwe-Saint-Pierre | 42,566 | +3.3% | 4,761 people/km² | 8.9 km² | 19.6% | 22.5% |
| Auderghem | 35,659 | +7.5% | 3,975 people/km² | 9.0 km² | 16.8% | 22.5% |
| Saint-Josse-ten-Noode | 27,003 | −1.5% | 23,278 people/km² | 1.2 km² | 9.6% | 23.0% |
| Berchem-Sainte-Agathe | 25,762 | +6.3% | 8,733 people/km² | 3.0 km² | 16.1% | 26.6% |
| Ganshoren | 25,731 | +6.0% | 10,546 people/km² | 2.4 km² | 16.3% | 25.7% |
| Watermael-Boitsfort | 25,271 | +2.6% | 1,948 people/km² | 13.0 km² | 21.2% | 21.6% |
| Koekelberg | 22,578 | +4.3% | 19,134 people/km² | 1.2 km² | 11.2% | 27.7% |
Brussels-Capital compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Brussels-Capital | Belgium |
|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over | 13.4% | 20.7% |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 | 23.5% | 21.8% |
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality | 36.7% | 13.8% |
| Number of dwellings | 606,437 | 5,783,434 |
| VAT-liable enterprises | 122,725 | 1,170,010 |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants | 97.7 ‰ inh. | 98.6 ‰ inh. |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant | 18,524 € | 23,352 € |
| Administrative poverty risk | 21.7% | 11.0% |
| Cars per household | 0.54 | 1.07 |
| Households without a car | 56.4% | 27.1% |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants | 2.67 ‰ inh. | 4.28 ‰ inh. |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Brussels-Capital?
Brussels-Capital has 19 municipalities. The most populous is Brussels, with 198,674 residents.
What is the population of Brussels-Capital?
Brussels-Capital has 1,255,834 residents (2026), or 7,733 people per km².
Which municipality in Brussels-Capital is growing fastest?
Evere has the fastest growth in Brussels-Capital over 10 years: +16.3%.
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