Affligem: population and statistics
Affligem has a population of 13,900 (2026) across 17.9 km², or 776 people per km². It ranks 269 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,900 residents
- 17.9 km²
- 776 people/km²
- 49 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Affligem ranks No. 36 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,074 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,510 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Denderleeuw (21,402 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,296 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Affligem in numbers
All indicators for Affligem
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 | Affligem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.8% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 355 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.6% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 75 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Affligem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 20.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 447 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 15.8% | – | 15.3% | ranked 253 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 86.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 25 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,661 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 307 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.68 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 352 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Affligem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 81.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 201 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Affligem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,417 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 261 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101.9 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 286 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 27,261 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 94 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,936 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 80 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 380,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 117 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 307,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 34 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Affligem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.35 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 102 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 14.6% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 466 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Affligem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.3% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 233 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.1% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 441 of 551 |
Population of Affligem over time
Affligem had 13,079 residents in 2016 and 13,900 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,407 |
| 2022 | 13,466 |
| 2023 | 13,556 |
| 2024 | 13,651 |
| 2025 | 13,770 |
| 2026 | 13,900 |
Where is Affligem?
Business sectors: Affligem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.4% ×0.9
- Construction18.1% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade14.2% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.3
- Other service activities7.9% ×1.2
- Information and communication5.7% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.2% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.4% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Affligem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Affligem?
Affligem has 13,900 residents (2026), ranking 269 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Affligem?
Affligem covers 17.9 km², with a density of 776 people per km².
Is the population of Affligem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Affligem went from 13,079 to 13,900, a change of +6.3%.
Where is Affligem?
Affligem is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Halle-Vilvoorde (arrondissement). Latitude 50.903, longitude 4.118.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Affligem?
In Affligem, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 86.4% (2024), ranking 25 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
Median selling price of apartments: what is the figure for Affligem?
In Affligem, “Median selling price of apartments” stands at 307,000 € (2025), ranking 34 of 299 municipalities; the national median is 249,900 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Affligem?
In Affligem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,074 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Affligem?
The nearest to Affligem are Denderleeuw (3.3 km), Liedekerke (4.7 km), Asse (5.8 km), Ternat (6.2 km), Aalst (6.7 km).
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