Woluwe-Saint-Lambert: population and statistics
Woluwe-Saint-Lambert has a population of 60,979 (2026) across 7.3 km², or 8,365 people per km². It ranks 27 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 60,979 residents
- 7.3 km²
- 8,365 people/km²
- 72 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Brussels-Capital, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert ranks No. 7 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 39.4% in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, compared with an average of 36.7% in Brussels-Capital and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 30.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,044 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built after 2001”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median selling price of houses”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,021 football pitches.
- Its population density is 21.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, 0.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schaerbeek (129,278 residents), 4.5 km away.
Woluwe-Saint-Lambert in numbers
All indicators for Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
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 | Woluwe-Saint-Lambert | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.8% | 13.4% | 21.7% | ranked 522 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.9% | 23.5% | 21.5% | ranked 363 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Woluwe-Saint-Lambert | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 45.4% | – | 34.6% | ranked 160 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 2.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 554 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 72.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 472 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 31,521 | 606,437 | 5,783,434 | ranked 28 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.93 ‰ inh. | 2.67 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 228 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Woluwe-Saint-Lambert | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 87.4% | – | 76.7% | ranked 85 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Woluwe-Saint-Lambert | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 5,084 | 122,725 | 1,170,010 | ranked 34 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.4 ‰ inh. | 97.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 436 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,058 € | 18,524 € | 24,247 € | ranked 430 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,551 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 206 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 665,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 7 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 350,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 11 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Woluwe-Saint-Lambert | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 0.66 | 0.54 | 1.25 | ranked 551 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 46.9% | 56.4% | 17.6% | ranked 14 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Woluwe-Saint-Lambert | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 39.4% | 36.7% | 6.4% | ranked 7 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 12.0% | 21.7% | 7.0% | ranked 77 of 551 |
Population of Woluwe-Saint-Lambert over time
Woluwe-Saint-Lambert had 54,311 residents in 2016 and 60,979 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 58,010 |
| 2022 | 58,541 |
| 2023 | 59,778 |
| 2024 | 60,771 |
| 2025 | 60,956 |
| 2026 | 60,979 |
Where is Woluwe-Saint-Lambert?
Business sectors: Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical30.4% ×1.5
- Information and communication11.9% ×2.1
- Wholesale and retail trade10.7% ×0.7
- Construction8.0% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.9% ×1.3
- Other service activities4.9% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services4.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Woluwe-Saint-Lambert?
Woluwe-Saint-Lambert has 60,979 residents (2026), ranking 27 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Woluwe-Saint-Lambert?
Woluwe-Saint-Lambert covers 7.3 km², with a density of 8,365 people per km².
Is the population of Woluwe-Saint-Lambert growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Woluwe-Saint-Lambert went from 54,311 to 60,979, a change of +12.3%.
Where is Woluwe-Saint-Lambert?
Woluwe-Saint-Lambert is in Brussels-Capital. It belongs to Bruxelles-Capitale (arrondissement). Latitude 50.844, longitude 4.426.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Woluwe-Saint-Lambert?
In Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 39.4% (2026), ranking 7 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Woluwe-Saint-Lambert?
In Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 2.7% (2024), ranking 554 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert?
In Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,044 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Woluwe-Saint-Lambert?
The nearest to Woluwe-Saint-Lambert are Woluwe-Saint-Pierre (0.8 km), Etterbeek (2.9 km), Auderghem (2.9 km), Kraainem (3.0 km), Evere (3.5 km).
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