Beersel: population and statistics
Beersel has a population of 26,800 (2026) across 30.4 km², or 882 people per km². It ranks 110 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 26,800 residents
- 30.4 km²
- 882 people/km²
- 83 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Beersel ranks No. 11 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 20: 25.8% in Beersel, compared with an average of 22.6% in Flemish Brabant and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 27.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,048 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants under 20”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,258 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Linkebeek, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Uccle (87,548 residents), 4.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,192 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Beersel in numbers
All indicators for Beersel
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 | Beersel | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.2% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 459 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 25.8% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 15 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beersel | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 31.6% | – | 34.6% | ranked 308 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 10.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 464 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 85.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 38 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 10,801 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 138 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.83 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 503 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Beersel | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 83.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 160 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beersel | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 2,693 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 110 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.5 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 302 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,748 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 112 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,661 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 93 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 430,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 63 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 265,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 112 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Beersel | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.36 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 81 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 14.9% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 449 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Beersel | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 12.7% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 100 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.3% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 329 of 551 |
Population of Beersel over time
Beersel had 24,745 residents in 2016 and 26,800 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,756 |
| 2022 | 26,013 |
| 2023 | 26,474 |
| 2024 | 26,505 |
| 2025 | 26,593 |
| 2026 | 26,800 |
Where is Beersel?
Business sectors: Beersel
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical27.5% ×1.4
- Construction15.3% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade12.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×1.1
- Information and communication5.8% ×1.0
- Other service activities5.2% ×0.8
- Health and social work4.4% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.8% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Beersel
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beersel?
Beersel has 26,800 residents (2026), ranking 110 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Beersel?
Beersel covers 30.4 km², with a density of 882 people per km².
Is the population of Beersel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Beersel went from 24,745 to 26,800, a change of +8.3%.
Where is Beersel?
Beersel is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Halle-Vilvoorde (arrondissement). Latitude 50.763, longitude 4.309.
Share of inhabitants under 20: what is the figure for Beersel?
In Beersel, “Share of inhabitants under 20” stands at 25.8% (2026), ranking 15 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.5%.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Beersel?
In Beersel, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 85.8% (2024), ranking 38 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Beersel?
In Beersel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,048 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Beersel?
The nearest to Beersel are Linkebeek (1.8 km), Drogenbos (2.3 km), Sint-Genesius-Rode (3.3 km), Sint-Pieters-Leeuw (4.7 km), Uccle (4.8 km).
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