Uccle: population and statistics
Uccle has a population of 87,548 (2026) across 22.9 km², or 3,828 people per km². It ranks 18 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 87,548 residents
- 22.9 km²
- 3,828 people/km²
- 61 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Brussels-Capital, Uccle ranks No. 6 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 37.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,043 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brussels-Capital for “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”.
- Number 1 in Brussels-Capital for “Net taxable income per inhabitant”.
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,203 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.9 times the national average.
Uccle in numbers
All indicators for Uccle
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 | Uccle | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.0% | 13.4% | 21.7% | ranked 469 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.8% | 23.5% | 21.5% | ranked 241 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Uccle | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 51.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 92 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 5.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 537 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 71.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 486 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 44,589 | 606,437 | 5,783,434 | ranked 15 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.24 ‰ inh. | 2.67 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 394 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Uccle | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 93.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 12 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Uccle | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 11,636 | 122,725 | 1,170,010 | ranked 8 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 132.9 ‰ inh. | 97.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 56 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,354 € | 18,524 € | 24,247 € | ranked 141 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,163 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 345 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 700,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 6 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 336,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 14 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Uccle | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 0.77 | 0.54 | 1.25 | ranked 543 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 42.3% | 56.4% | 17.6% | ranked 19 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Uccle | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 34.3% | 36.7% | 6.4% | ranked 16 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 13.6% | 21.7% | 7.0% | ranked 55 of 551 |
Population of Uccle over time
Uccle had 81,944 residents in 2016 and 87,548 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 84,774 |
| 2022 | 85,099 |
| 2023 | 86,101 |
| 2024 | 86,806 |
| 2025 | 87,194 |
| 2026 | 87,548 |
Where is Uccle?
Business sectors: Uccle
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical37.0% ×1.8
- Wholesale and retail trade12.6% ×0.8
- Information and communication8.1% ×1.5
- Construction7.5% ×0.5
- Real estate5.5% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.2% ×1.1
- Other service activities3.9% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Uccle
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Uccle?
Uccle has 87,548 residents (2026), ranking 18 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Uccle?
Uccle covers 22.9 km², with a density of 3,828 people per km².
Is the population of Uccle growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Uccle went from 81,944 to 87,548, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Uccle?
Uccle is in Brussels-Capital. It belongs to Bruxelles-Capitale (arrondissement). Latitude 50.804, longitude 4.334.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Uccle?
In Uccle, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 11,636 (2024), ranking 8 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Uccle?
In Uccle, “Number of dwellings” stands at 44,589 (2024), ranking 15 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Uccle?
In Uccle, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,043 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Uccle?
The nearest to Uccle are Forest (1.4 km), Drogenbos (2.6 km), Saint-Gilles (2.7 km), Anderlecht (4.0 km), Ixelles (4.0 km).
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