Ganshoren: population and statistics
Ganshoren has a population of 25,731 (2026) across 2.4 km², or 10,546 people per km². It ranks 119 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 25,731 residents
- 2.4 km²
- 10,546 people/km²
- 61 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Brussels-Capital, Ganshoren ranks No. 17 by population.
Cars per household: 0.65 in Ganshoren, compared with an average of 0.54 in Brussels-Capital and 1.07 nationally.
Share of inhabitants under 20: 25.7% in Ganshoren, compared with an average of 23.5% in Brussels-Capital and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 28.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,052 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Cars per household”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 20”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Median disposable income (administrative)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 342 football pitches.
- Its population density is 27.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, 1.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Jette (54,330 residents), 1.3 km away.
Ganshoren in numbers
All indicators for Ganshoren
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 | Ganshoren | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.3% | 13.4% | 21.7% | ranked 534 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 25.7% | 23.5% | 21.5% | ranked 16 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ganshoren | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 40.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 212 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 6.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 527 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 61.7% | – | 79.9% | ranked 541 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 12,102 | 606,437 | 5,783,434 | ranked 121 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.01 ‰ inh. | 2.67 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 484 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ganshoren | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 79.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 224 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ganshoren | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,855 | 122,725 | 1,170,010 | ranked 193 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72.1 ‰ inh. | 97.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 490 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 18,429 € | 18,524 € | 24,247 € | ranked 543 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 24,431 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 536 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 384,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 115 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 220,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 215 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ganshoren | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 0.65 | 0.54 | 1.25 | ranked 552 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 46.4% | 56.4% | 17.6% | ranked 15 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Ganshoren | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 24.5% | 36.7% | 6.4% | ranked 30 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 19.4% | 21.7% | 7.0% | ranked 18 of 551 |
Population of Ganshoren over time
Ganshoren had 24,269 residents in 2016 and 25,731 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,189 |
| 2022 | 25,252 |
| 2023 | 25,548 |
| 2024 | 25,564 |
| 2025 | 25,693 |
| 2026 | 25,731 |
Where is Ganshoren?
Business sectors: Ganshoren
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction28.9% ×2.1
- Professional, scientific and technical15.4% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade12.3% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.2
- Information and communication6.6% ×1.2
- Other service activities5.5% ×0.8
- Transport and storage5.2% ×2.1
- Accommodation and food services4.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Ganshoren
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ganshoren?
Ganshoren has 25,731 residents (2026), ranking 119 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Ganshoren?
Ganshoren covers 2.4 km², with a density of 10,546 people per km².
Is the population of Ganshoren growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ganshoren went from 24,269 to 25,731, a change of +6.0%.
Where is Ganshoren?
Ganshoren is in Brussels-Capital. It belongs to Bruxelles-Capitale (arrondissement). Latitude 50.870, longitude 4.308.
Cars per household: what is the figure for Ganshoren?
In Ganshoren, “Cars per household” stands at 0.65 (2025), ranking 552 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 1.25.
Share of inhabitants under 20: what is the figure for Ganshoren?
In Ganshoren, “Share of inhabitants under 20” stands at 25.7% (2026), ranking 16 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ganshoren?
In Ganshoren, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,052 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ganshoren?
The nearest to Ganshoren are Berchem-Sainte-Agathe (1.1 km), Jette (1.3 km), Koekelberg (2.0 km), Molenbeek-Saint-Jean (2.8 km), Anderlecht (3.8 km).
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