Berchem-Sainte-Agathe: population and statistics
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe has a population of 25,762 (2026) across 3.0 km², or 8,733 people per km². It ranks 118 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 25,762 residents
- 3.0 km²
- 8,733 people/km²
- 64 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Brussels-Capital, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe ranks No. 16 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 20: 26.6% in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, compared with an average of 23.5% in Brussels-Capital and 21.8% nationally.
Administrative poverty risk: 19.4% in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, compared with an average of 21.7% in Brussels-Capital and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 21.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,061 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brussels-Capital for “Buildings built after 2001”.
- “Share of inhabitants under 20”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Administrative poverty risk”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Cars per household”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 413 football pitches.
- Its population density is 22.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ganshoren, 1.1 km away.
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe in numbers
All indicators for Berchem-Sainte-Agathe
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 | Berchem-Sainte-Agathe | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.1% | 13.4% | 21.7% | ranked 536 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 26.6% | 23.5% | 21.5% | ranked 9 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berchem-Sainte-Agathe | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 41.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 194 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 6.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 523 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 70.2% | – | 79.9% | ranked 505 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 10,742 | 606,437 | 5,783,434 | ranked 139 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.34 ‰ inh. | 2.67 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 532 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Berchem-Sainte-Agathe | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 82.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 170 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berchem-Sainte-Agathe | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 2,229 | 122,725 | 1,170,010 | ranked 144 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.5 ‰ inh. | 97.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 418 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 18,850 € | 18,524 € | 24,247 € | ranked 537 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 25,278 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 526 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 413,750 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 83 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 225,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 205 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Berchem-Sainte-Agathe | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 0.73 | 0.54 | 1.25 | ranked 547 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 43.0% | 56.4% | 17.6% | ranked 18 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Berchem-Sainte-Agathe | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 21.3% | 36.7% | 6.4% | ranked 44 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 19.4% | 21.7% | 7.0% | ranked 18 of 551 |
Population of Berchem-Sainte-Agathe over time
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe had 24,224 residents in 2016 and 25,762 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,441 |
| 2022 | 25,298 |
| 2023 | 25,396 |
| 2024 | 25,787 |
| 2025 | 25,803 |
| 2026 | 25,762 |
Where is Berchem-Sainte-Agathe?
Business sectors: Berchem-Sainte-Agathe
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction21.2% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical16.6% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade15.1% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.3
- Transport and storage7.4% ×2.9
- Information and communication7.1% ×1.3
- Other service activities4.4% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services4.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Berchem-Sainte-Agathe
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berchem-Sainte-Agathe?
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe has 25,762 residents (2026), ranking 118 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Berchem-Sainte-Agathe?
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe covers 3.0 km², with a density of 8,733 people per km².
Is the population of Berchem-Sainte-Agathe growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Berchem-Sainte-Agathe went from 24,224 to 25,762, a change of +6.3%.
Where is Berchem-Sainte-Agathe?
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe is in Brussels-Capital. It belongs to Bruxelles-Capitale (arrondissement). Latitude 50.865, longitude 4.295.
Share of inhabitants under 20: what is the figure for Berchem-Sainte-Agathe?
In Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, “Share of inhabitants under 20” stands at 26.6% (2026), ranking 9 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.5%.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Berchem-Sainte-Agathe?
In Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 19.4% (2023), ranking 18 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe?
In Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,061 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Berchem-Sainte-Agathe?
The nearest to Berchem-Sainte-Agathe are Ganshoren (1.1 km), Jette (2.4 km), Koekelberg (2.6 km), Dilbeek (3.0 km), Molenbeek-Saint-Jean (3.3 km).
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