Woluwe-Saint-Pierre: population and statistics
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre has a population of 42,566 (2026) across 8.9 km², or 4,761 people per km². It ranks 47 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 42,566 residents
- 8.9 km²
- 4,761 people/km²
- 64 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Brussels-Capital, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre ranks No. 13 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 37.5% in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, compared with an average of 36.7% in Brussels-Capital and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 40.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,044 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brussels-Capital for “Median disposable income (administrative)”.
- Number 1 in Brussels-Capital for “Median selling price of apartments”.
- “Median selling price of houses”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built after 2001”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,252 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.3 times the national average.
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre in numbers
All indicators for Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
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-Pierre | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.6% | 13.4% | 21.7% | ranked 436 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.5% | 23.5% | 21.5% | ranked 165 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Woluwe-Saint-Pierre | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 34.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 288 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 3.5% | – | 15.3% | ranked 551 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 223 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 20,802 | 606,437 | 5,783,434 | ranked 46 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 0.85 ‰ inh. | 2.67 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 554 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Woluwe-Saint-Pierre | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 91.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 24 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Woluwe-Saint-Pierre | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 4,482 | 122,725 | 1,170,010 | ranked 44 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.3 ‰ inh. | 97.7 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 254 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,130 € | 18,524 € | 24,247 € | ranked 155 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 34,305 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 30 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 725,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 5 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 370,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 8 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Woluwe-Saint-Pierre | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 0.86 | 0.54 | 1.25 | ranked 540 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 36.8% | 56.4% | 17.6% | ranked 25 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Woluwe-Saint-Pierre | Brussels-Capital | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 37.5% | 36.7% | 6.4% | ranked 11 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 9.0% | 21.7% | 7.0% | ranked 165 of 551 |
Population of Woluwe-Saint-Pierre over time
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre had 41,207 residents in 2016 and 42,566 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 41,996 |
| 2022 | 42,216 |
| 2023 | 42,497 |
| 2024 | 42,571 |
| 2025 | 42,549 |
| 2026 | 42,566 |
Where is Woluwe-Saint-Pierre?
Business sectors: Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical40.3% ×2.0
- Information and communication9.5% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade9.4% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×0.9
- Real estate5.5% ×1.8
- Construction5.2% ×0.4
- Health and social work4.9% ×1.1
- Other service activities4.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Woluwe-Saint-Pierre?
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre has 42,566 residents (2026), ranking 47 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Woluwe-Saint-Pierre?
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre covers 8.9 km², with a density of 4,761 people per km².
Is the population of Woluwe-Saint-Pierre growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Woluwe-Saint-Pierre went from 41,207 to 42,566, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Woluwe-Saint-Pierre?
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre is in Brussels-Capital. It belongs to Bruxelles-Capitale (arrondissement). Latitude 50.837, longitude 4.428.
Median selling price of houses: what is the figure for Woluwe-Saint-Pierre?
In Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, “Median selling price of houses” stands at 725,500 € (2025), ranking 5 of 554 municipalities; the national median is 302,500 €.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Woluwe-Saint-Pierre?
In Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 37.5% (2026), ranking 11 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre?
In Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,044 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Woluwe-Saint-Pierre?
The nearest to Woluwe-Saint-Pierre are Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (0.8 km), Auderghem (2.2 km), Etterbeek (2.9 km), Kraainem (2.9 km), Evere (4.2 km).
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