Saint-Josse-ten-Noode: population and statistics
Saint-Josse-ten-Noode has a population of 27,003 (2026) across 1.2 km², or 23,278 people per km². It ranks 108 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 27,003 residents
- 1.2 km²
- 23,278 people/km²
- 59 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Brussels-Capital, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode ranks No. 15 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 9.6% in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, compared with an average of 13.4% in Brussels-Capital and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,048 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brussels-Capital for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Brussels-Capital for “Administrative poverty risk”.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net taxable income per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 162 football pitches.
- Its population density is 60.2 times the national average.
Saint-Josse-ten-Noode in numbers
All indicators for Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
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 | Saint-Josse-ten-Noode | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 9.6% | 13.4% | 21.7% | ranked 564 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.0% | 23.5% | 21.5% | ranked 116 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saint-Josse-ten-Noode | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 92.0% | – | 34.6% | ranked 2 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 1.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 562 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 60.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 547 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 10,516 | 606,437 | 5,783,434 | ranked 146 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 0.80 ‰ inh. | 2.67 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 555 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Saint-Josse-ten-Noode | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 51.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 549 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saint-Josse-ten-Noode | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 2,145 | 122,725 | 1,170,010 | ranked 152 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 97.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 456 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 12,987 € | 18,524 € | 24,247 € | ranked 564 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 20,862 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 551 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 357,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 155 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 225,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 205 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Saint-Josse-ten-Noode | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 0.32 | 0.54 | 1.25 | ranked 563 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 72.7% | 56.4% | 17.6% | ranked 1 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Saint-Josse-ten-Noode | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 44.9% | 36.7% | 6.4% | ranked 6 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 32.8% | 21.7% | 7.0% | ranked 1 of 551 |
Population of Saint-Josse-ten-Noode over time
Saint-Josse-ten-Noode had 27,402 residents in 2016 and 27,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,124 |
| 2022 | 26,965 |
| 2023 | 27,068 |
| 2024 | 26,895 |
| 2025 | 27,258 |
| 2026 | 27,003 |
Where is Saint-Josse-ten-Noode?
Business sectors: Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.8% ×0.9
- Construction17.3% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade13.4% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services9.1% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.2
- Other service activities6.5% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.2% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.7% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saint-Josse-ten-Noode?
Saint-Josse-ten-Noode has 27,003 residents (2026), ranking 108 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Saint-Josse-ten-Noode?
Saint-Josse-ten-Noode covers 1.2 km², with a density of 23,278 people per km².
Is the population of Saint-Josse-ten-Noode growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Saint-Josse-ten-Noode went from 27,402 to 27,003, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Saint-Josse-ten-Noode?
Saint-Josse-ten-Noode is in Brussels-Capital. It belongs to Bruxelles-Capitale (arrondissement). Latitude 50.851, longitude 4.369.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Saint-Josse-ten-Noode?
In Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 9.6% (2026), ranking 564 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Saint-Josse-ten-Noode?
In Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 92.0% (2024), ranking 2 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode?
In Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,048 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saint-Josse-ten-Noode?
The nearest to Saint-Josse-ten-Noode are Brussels (1.3 km), Schaerbeek (1.9 km), Ixelles (2.0 km), Etterbeek (2.0 km), Molenbeek-Saint-Jean (2.2 km).
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