Koekelberg: population and statistics
Koekelberg has a population of 22,578 (2026) across 1.2 km², or 19,134 people per km². It ranks 145 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 22,578 residents
- 1.2 km²
- 19,134 people/km²
- 31 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Brussels-Capital, Koekelberg ranks No. 19 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.59 ‰ inh. in Koekelberg, 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 Koekelberg, compared with an average of 13.4% in Brussels-Capital and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 28.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,052 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.
- “Net taxable income per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 165 football pitches.
- Its population density is 49.5 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Molenbeek-Saint-Jean (98,411 residents), 0.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,208 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Koekelberg in numbers
All indicators for Koekelberg
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 | Koekelberg | 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) | 27.7% | 23.5% | 21.5% | ranked 5 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Koekelberg | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 73.8% | – | 34.6% | ranked 6 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 1.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 561 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 53.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 557 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 9,950 | 606,437 | 5,783,434 | ranked 159 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 0.59 ‰ inh. | 2.67 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 562 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Koekelberg | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 66.9% | – | 76.7% | ranked 458 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Koekelberg | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,922 | 122,725 | 1,170,010 | ranked 181 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.1 ‰ inh. | 97.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 426 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 15,631 € | 18,524 € | 24,247 € | ranked 559 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 22,788 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 548 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 226,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 202 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Koekelberg | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 0.53 | 0.54 | 1.25 | ranked 555 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 56.0% | 56.4% | 17.6% | ranked 10 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Koekelberg | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 33.2% | 36.7% | 6.4% | ranked 20 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 26.2% | 21.7% | 7.0% | ranked 4 of 551 |
Population of Koekelberg over time
Koekelberg had 21,638 residents in 2016 and 22,578 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,873 |
| 2022 | 22,023 |
| 2023 | 22,563 |
| 2024 | 22,648 |
| 2025 | 22,979 |
| 2026 | 22,578 |
Where is Koekelberg?
Business sectors: Koekelberg
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction28.2% ×2.1
- Professional, scientific and technical16.4% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade12.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×1.1
- Information and communication7.3% ×1.3
- Transport and storage7.0% ×2.8
- Other service activities4.5% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services4.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Koekelberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Koekelberg?
Koekelberg has 22,578 residents (2026), ranking 145 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Koekelberg?
Koekelberg covers 1.2 km², with a density of 19,134 people per km².
Is the population of Koekelberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Koekelberg went from 21,638 to 22,578, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Koekelberg?
Koekelberg is in Brussels-Capital. It belongs to Bruxelles-Capitale (arrondissement). Latitude 50.861, longitude 4.332.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Koekelberg?
In Koekelberg, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.59 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 562 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Koekelberg?
In Koekelberg, “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 Koekelberg?
In Koekelberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,052 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Koekelberg?
The nearest to Koekelberg are Molenbeek-Saint-Jean (0.8 km), Jette (1.8 km), Ganshoren (2.0 km), Brussels (2.1 km), Anderlecht (2.4 km).
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