Anderlecht: population and statistics
Anderlecht has a population of 129,600 (2026) across 17.9 km², or 7,236 people per km². It ranks 6 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 129,600 residents
- 17.9 km²
- 7,236 people/km²
- 22 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Brussels-Capital, Anderlecht ranks No. 2 by population.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: 14,482 € in Anderlecht, compared with an average of 18,524 € in Brussels-Capital and 23,352 € nationally.
Administrative poverty risk: 28.0% in Anderlecht, compared with an average of 21.7% in Brussels-Capital and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 23.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,045 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brussels-Capital for “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Net taxable income per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Administrative poverty risk”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 20”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,508 football pitches.
- Its population density is 18.7 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Brussels (198,674 residents), 1.8 km away.
Anderlecht in numbers
All indicators for Anderlecht
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 | Anderlecht | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 12.3% | 13.4% | 21.7% | ranked 555 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 27.8% | 23.5% | 21.5% | ranked 4 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Anderlecht | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 63.6% | – | 34.6% | ranked 16 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 3.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 550 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 67.6% | – | 79.9% | ranked 524 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 54,983 | 606,437 | 5,783,434 | ranked 10 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 7.81 ‰ inh. | 2.67 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 59 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Anderlecht | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 74.0% | – | 76.7% | ranked 336 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Anderlecht | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 9,234 | 122,725 | 1,170,010 | ranked 14 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71.2 ‰ inh. | 97.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 495 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 14,482 € | 18,524 € | 24,247 € | ranked 562 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 21,995 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 549 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 341,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 183 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 210,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 238 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Anderlecht | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 0.52 | 0.54 | 1.25 | ranked 556 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 56.8% | 56.4% | 17.6% | ranked 8 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Anderlecht | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 34.3% | 36.7% | 6.4% | ranked 16 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 28.0% | 21.7% | 7.0% | ranked 3 of 551 |
Population of Anderlecht over time
Anderlecht had 117,412 residents in 2016 and 129,600 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 121,929 |
| 2022 | 122,547 |
| 2023 | 125,065 |
| 2024 | 126,581 |
| 2025 | 128,724 |
| 2026 | 129,600 |
Where is Anderlecht?
Business sectors: Anderlecht
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction23.1% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade20.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical12.6% ×0.6
- Transport and storage7.3% ×2.9
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×1.1
- Information and communication5.3% ×1.0
- Other service activities4.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Anderlecht
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Anderlecht?
Anderlecht has 129,600 residents (2026), ranking 6 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Anderlecht?
Anderlecht covers 17.9 km², with a density of 7,236 people per km².
Is the population of Anderlecht growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Anderlecht went from 117,412 to 129,600, a change of +10.4%.
Where is Anderlecht?
Anderlecht is in Brussels-Capital. It belongs to Bruxelles-Capitale (arrondissement). Latitude 50.839, longitude 4.330.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Anderlecht?
In Anderlecht, “Net taxable income per inhabitant” stands at 14,482 € (2023), ranking 562 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 24,247 €.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Anderlecht?
In Anderlecht, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 28.0% (2023), ranking 3 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Anderlecht?
In Anderlecht, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,045 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Anderlecht?
The nearest to Anderlecht are Brussels (1.8 km), Saint-Gilles (1.8 km), Molenbeek-Saint-Jean (1.8 km), Koekelberg (2.4 km), Ixelles (2.7 km).
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