Ixelles: population and statistics
Ixelles has a population of 89,162 (2026) across 6.4 km², or 13,910 people per km². It ranks 16 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 89,162 residents
- 6.4 km²
- 13,910 people/km²
- 87 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Brussels-Capital, Ixelles ranks No. 5 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 50.5% in Ixelles, compared with an average of 36.7% in Brussels-Capital and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 36.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,037 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brussels-Capital for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Brussels-Capital for “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median selling price of houses”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Cars per household”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 898 football pitches.
- Its population density is 36.0 times the national average.
Ixelles in numbers
All indicators for Ixelles
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 | Ixelles | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 11.6% | 13.4% | 21.7% | ranked 558 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 15.1% | 23.5% | 21.5% | ranked 556 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ixelles | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 83.4% | – | 34.6% | ranked 4 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 1.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 558 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 53.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 558 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 53,818 | 606,437 | 5,783,434 | ranked 11 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.23 ‰ inh. | 2.67 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 540 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ixelles | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 88.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 68 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ixelles | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 15,255 | 122,725 | 1,170,010 | ranked 4 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 171.1 ‰ inh. | 97.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 9 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,877 € | 18,524 € | 24,247 € | ranked 443 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,028 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 423 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 785,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 2 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 342,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 13 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ixelles | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 0.38 | 0.54 | 1.25 | ranked 562 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 68.3% | 56.4% | 17.6% | ranked 3 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Ixelles | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 50.5% | 36.7% | 6.4% | ranked 2 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 18.0% | 21.7% | 7.0% | ranked 26 of 551 |
Population of Ixelles over time
Ixelles had 85,541 residents in 2016 and 89,162 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 87,488 |
| 2022 | 87,052 |
| 2023 | 88,521 |
| 2024 | 89,278 |
| 2025 | 89,897 |
| 2026 | 89,162 |
Where is Ixelles?
Business sectors: Ixelles
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical36.2% ×1.8
- Wholesale and retail trade12.8% ×0.9
- Information and communication9.1% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×1.1
- Construction5.8% ×0.4
- Real estate5.6% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.8
- Other service activities4.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Ixelles
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ixelles?
Ixelles has 89,162 residents (2026), ranking 16 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Ixelles?
Ixelles covers 6.4 km², with a density of 13,910 people per km².
Is the population of Ixelles growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ixelles went from 85,541 to 89,162, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Ixelles?
Ixelles is in Brussels-Capital. It belongs to Bruxelles-Capitale (arrondissement). Latitude 50.833, longitude 4.367.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Ixelles?
In Ixelles, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 50.5% (2026), ranking 2 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
Median selling price of houses: what is the figure for Ixelles?
In Ixelles, “Median selling price of houses” stands at 785,000 € (2025), ranking 2 of 554 municipalities; the national median is 302,500 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ixelles?
In Ixelles, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,037 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ixelles?
The nearest to Ixelles are Etterbeek (1.4 km), Saint-Gilles (1.7 km), Brussels (1.9 km), Saint-Josse-ten-Noode (2.0 km), Anderlecht (2.7 km).
Coat of arms: Ssolbergj, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Flag: MithrandirMage, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons. Coats of arms and flags are shown for identification only; this site is not affiliated with any public authority.
