Auderghem: population and statistics
Auderghem has a population of 35,659 (2026) across 9.0 km², or 3,975 people per km². It ranks 66 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 35,659 residents
- 9.0 km²
- 3,975 people/km²
- 57 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Brussels-Capital, Auderghem ranks No. 14 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 32.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,043 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built after 2001”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median selling price of houses”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Cars per household”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,256 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (60,979 residents), 2.9 km away.
Auderghem in numbers
All indicators for Auderghem
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 | Auderghem | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.8% | 13.4% | 21.7% | ranked 522 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.5% | 23.5% | 21.5% | ranked 165 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Auderghem | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 45.8% | – | 34.6% | ranked 156 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 2.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 554 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.2% | – | 79.9% | ranked 259 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 18,182 | 606,437 | 5,783,434 | ranked 61 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.42 ‰ inh. | 2.67 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 459 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Auderghem | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 88.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 62 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Auderghem | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 3,547 | 122,725 | 1,170,010 | ranked 68 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99.5 ‰ inh. | 97.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 313 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,237 € | 18,524 € | 24,247 € | ranked 285 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,395 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 120 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 575,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 16 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 319,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 26 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Auderghem | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 0.75 | 0.54 | 1.25 | ranked 544 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 41.8% | 56.4% | 17.6% | ranked 20 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Auderghem | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 31.4% | 36.7% | 6.4% | ranked 23 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 10.7% | 21.7% | 7.0% | ranked 109 of 551 |
Population of Auderghem over time
Auderghem had 33,161 residents in 2016 and 35,659 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 34,723 |
| 2022 | 34,986 |
| 2023 | 35,346 |
| 2024 | 35,350 |
| 2025 | 35,698 |
| 2026 | 35,659 |
Where is Auderghem?
Business sectors: Auderghem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical32.1% ×1.6
- Information and communication11.8% ×2.1
- Wholesale and retail trade10.0% ×0.7
- Construction8.6% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.2% ×0.8
- Health and social work4.8% ×1.0
- Real estate4.6% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Auderghem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Auderghem?
Auderghem has 35,659 residents (2026), ranking 66 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Auderghem?
Auderghem covers 9.0 km², with a density of 3,975 people per km².
Is the population of Auderghem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Auderghem went from 33,161 to 35,659, a change of +7.5%.
Where is Auderghem?
Auderghem is in Brussels-Capital. It belongs to Bruxelles-Capitale (arrondissement). Latitude 50.817, longitude 4.427.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Auderghem?
In Auderghem, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 2.7% (2024), ranking 554 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
Median selling price of houses: what is the figure for Auderghem?
In Auderghem, “Median selling price of houses” stands at 575,000 € (2025), ranking 16 of 554 municipalities; the national median is 302,500 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Auderghem?
In Auderghem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,043 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Auderghem?
The nearest to Auderghem are Woluwe-Saint-Pierre (2.2 km), Watermael-Boitsfort (2.2 km), Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (2.9 km), Etterbeek (3.6 km), Kraainem (4.0 km).
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