Asse: population and statistics
Asse has a population of 36,018 (2026) across 50.2 km², or 717 people per km². It ranks 63 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 36,018 residents
- 50.2 km²
- 717 people/km²
- 47 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Asse ranks No. 9 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 20: 24.8% in Asse, compared with an average of 22.6% in Flemish Brabant and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 26.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,072 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants under 20”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,034 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ternat, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Jette (54,330 residents), 9.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,288 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Asse in numbers
All indicators for Asse
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 | Asse | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.6% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 485 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 24.8% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 35 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Asse | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 23.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 389 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 15.8% | – | 15.3% | ranked 253 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 78.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 357 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 15,023 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 85 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.31 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 293 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Asse | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 85.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 110 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Asse | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 4,346 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 48 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 120.7 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 124 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,367 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 272 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,164 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 344 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 400,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 95 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 230,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 193 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Asse | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.13 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 438 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 23.2% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 113 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Asse | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 16.2% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 70 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 9.1% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 162 of 551 |
Population of Asse over time
Asse had 32,402 residents in 2016 and 36,018 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 33,827 |
| 2022 | 34,494 |
| 2023 | 35,191 |
| 2024 | 35,755 |
| 2025 | 35,882 |
| 2026 | 36,018 |
Where is Asse?
Business sectors: Asse
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction26.2% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical17.3% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade14.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×1.0
- Transport and storage4.9% ×2.0
- Information and communication4.9% ×0.9
- Other service activities4.9% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services3.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Asse
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Asse?
Asse has 36,018 residents (2026), ranking 63 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Asse?
Asse covers 50.2 km², with a density of 717 people per km².
Is the population of Asse growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Asse went from 32,402 to 36,018, a change of +11.2%.
Where is Asse?
Asse is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Halle-Vilvoorde (arrondissement). Latitude 50.900, longitude 4.200.
Share of inhabitants under 20: what is the figure for Asse?
In Asse, “Share of inhabitants under 20” stands at 24.8% (2026), ranking 35 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.5%.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Asse?
In Asse, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 4,346 (2024), ranking 48 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Asse?
In Asse, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,072 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Asse?
The nearest to Asse are Ternat (3.9 km), Affligem (5.8 km), Wemmel (7.3 km), Opwijk (7.5 km), Dilbeek (7.6 km).
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