Begijnendijk: population and statistics
Begijnendijk has a population of 10,668 (2026) across 17.7 km², or 604 people per km². It ranks 346 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,668 residents
- 17.7 km²
- 604 people/km²
- 13 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Begijnendijk ranks No. 46 by population.
Administrative poverty risk: 3.6% in Begijnendijk, compared with an average of 6.8% in Flemish Brabant and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 16.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,056 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Administrative poverty risk”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 20”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,473 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aarschot (31,948 residents), 5.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,224 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Begijnendijk in numbers
All indicators for Begijnendijk
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 | Begijnendijk | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.0% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 58 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 18.9% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 524 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Begijnendijk | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 11.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 529 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 19.8% | – | 15.3% | ranked 95 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 87.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 14 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,785 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 352 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 8.64 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 37 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Begijnendijk | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 87.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 76 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Begijnendijk | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 986 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 360 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.4 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 385 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 27,647 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 72 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,778 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 88 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 343,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 182 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Begijnendijk | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.39 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 61 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 13.4% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 509 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Begijnendijk | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.1% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 525 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 3.6% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 547 of 551 |
Population of Begijnendijk over time
Begijnendijk had 10,058 residents in 2016 and 10,668 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,322 |
| 2022 | 10,390 |
| 2023 | 10,487 |
| 2024 | 10,615 |
| 2025 | 10,642 |
| 2026 | 10,668 |
Where is Begijnendijk?
Business sectors: Begijnendijk
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction16.5% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical15.1% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade14.5% ×1.0
- Other service activities11.5% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.0% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.8% ×1.5
- Health and social work5.4% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Begijnendijk
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Begijnendijk?
Begijnendijk has 10,668 residents (2026), ranking 346 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Begijnendijk?
Begijnendijk covers 17.7 km², with a density of 604 people per km².
Is the population of Begijnendijk growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Begijnendijk went from 10,058 to 10,668, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Begijnendijk?
Begijnendijk is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Leuven (arrondissement). Latitude 51.019, longitude 4.785.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Begijnendijk?
In Begijnendijk, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 3.6% (2023), ranking 547 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Begijnendijk?
In Begijnendijk, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 87.1% (2024), ranking 14 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Begijnendijk?
In Begijnendijk, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,056 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Begijnendijk?
The nearest to Begijnendijk are Aarschot (5.1 km), Hulshout (6.3 km), Tremelo (6.4 km), Heist-op-den-Berg (7.5 km), Herselt (7.9 km).
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