Etterbeek: population and statistics
Etterbeek has a population of 49,638 (2026) across 3.2 km², or 15,659 people per km². It ranks 33 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 49,638 residents
- 3.2 km²
- 15,659 people/km²
- 60 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Brussels-Capital, Etterbeek ranks No. 10 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.34 ‰ inh. in Etterbeek, compared with an average of 2.67 ‰ inh. in Brussels-Capital and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 11.2% in Etterbeek, compared with an average of 13.4% in Brussels-Capital and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 31.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,038 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 444 football pitches.
- Its population density is 40.5 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ixelles (89,162 residents), 1.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,152 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Etterbeek in numbers
All indicators for Etterbeek
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 | Etterbeek | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 11.2% | 13.4% | 21.7% | ranked 560 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 17.7% | 23.5% | 21.5% | ranked 553 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Etterbeek | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 83.0% | – | 34.6% | ranked 5 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 1.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 558 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 58.7% | – | 79.9% | ranked 552 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 26,838 | 606,437 | 5,783,434 | ranked 35 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 0.34 ‰ inh. | 2.67 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 564 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Etterbeek | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 81.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 187 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Etterbeek | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 6,395 | 122,725 | 1,170,010 | ranked 21 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 128.8 ‰ inh. | 97.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 77 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 19,652 € | 18,524 € | 24,247 € | ranked 526 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,063 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 419 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 600,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 12 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 309,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 32 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Etterbeek | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 0.41 | 0.54 | 1.25 | ranked 561 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 65.9% | 56.4% | 17.6% | ranked 4 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Etterbeek | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 49.4% | 36.7% | 6.4% | ranked 3 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 17.6% | 21.7% | 7.0% | ranked 28 of 551 |
Population of Etterbeek over time
Etterbeek had 47,180 residents in 2016 and 49,638 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 48,331 |
| 2022 | 48,535 |
| 2023 | 49,558 |
| 2024 | 49,775 |
| 2025 | 49,131 |
| 2026 | 49,638 |
Where is Etterbeek?
Business sectors: Etterbeek
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical31.3% ×1.5
- Information and communication11.0% ×2.0
- Wholesale and retail trade10.6% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.2% ×1.2
- Construction7.8% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.9
- Real estate3.8% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Etterbeek
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Etterbeek?
Etterbeek has 49,638 residents (2026), ranking 33 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Etterbeek?
Etterbeek covers 3.2 km², with a density of 15,659 people per km².
Is the population of Etterbeek growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Etterbeek went from 47,180 to 49,638, a change of +5.2%.
Where is Etterbeek?
Etterbeek is in Brussels-Capital. It belongs to Bruxelles-Capitale (arrondissement). Latitude 50.836, longitude 4.386.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Etterbeek?
In Etterbeek, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.34 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 564 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Etterbeek?
In Etterbeek, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 11.2% (2026), ranking 560 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Etterbeek?
In Etterbeek, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,038 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Etterbeek?
The nearest to Etterbeek are Ixelles (1.4 km), Saint-Josse-ten-Noode (2.0 km), Brussels (2.7 km), Woluwe-Saint-Pierre (2.9 km), Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (2.9 km).
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