Bekkevoort: population and statistics
Bekkevoort has a population of 6,965 (2026) across 37.3 km², or 187 people per km². It ranks 441 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,965 residents
- 37.3 km²
- 187 people/km²
- 39 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Bekkevoort ranks No. 57 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 20: 18.5% in Bekkevoort, compared with an average of 22.6% in Flemish Brabant and 21.8% nationally.
Administrative poverty risk: 4.8% in Bekkevoort, compared with an average of 6.8% in Flemish Brabant and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 14.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,073 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants under 20”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,221 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Scherpenheuvel-Zichem (24,537 residents), 3.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,292 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Bekkevoort in numbers
All indicators for Bekkevoort
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 | Bekkevoort | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 297 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 18.5% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 534 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bekkevoort | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 19.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 456 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 18.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 145 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.6% | – | 79.9% | ranked 240 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,894 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 460 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.46 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 119 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bekkevoort | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 83.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 151 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bekkevoort | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 873 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 391 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 125.3 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 102 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,265 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 147 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,797 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 87 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 317,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 244 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bekkevoort | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.26 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 258 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 21.9% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 136 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Bekkevoort | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 9.0% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 175 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.8% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 469 of 551 |
Population of Bekkevoort over time
Bekkevoort had 6,117 residents in 2016 and 6,965 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,348 |
| 2022 | 6,459 |
| 2023 | 6,672 |
| 2024 | 6,771 |
| 2025 | 6,922 |
| 2026 | 6,965 |
Where is Bekkevoort?
Business sectors: Bekkevoort
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction14.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical14.1% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade13.2% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.7% ×3.0
- Other service activities9.2% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.5% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Bekkevoort
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bekkevoort?
Bekkevoort has 6,965 residents (2026), ranking 441 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Bekkevoort?
Bekkevoort covers 37.3 km², with a density of 187 people per km².
Is the population of Bekkevoort growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bekkevoort went from 6,117 to 6,965, a change of +13.9%.
Where is Bekkevoort?
Bekkevoort is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Leuven (arrondissement). Latitude 50.950, longitude 4.967.
Share of inhabitants under 20: what is the figure for Bekkevoort?
In Bekkevoort, “Share of inhabitants under 20” stands at 18.5% (2026), ranking 534 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.5%.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Bekkevoort?
In Bekkevoort, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 4.8% (2023), ranking 469 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bekkevoort?
In Bekkevoort, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,073 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bekkevoort?
The nearest to Bekkevoort are Scherpenheuvel-Zichem (3.4 km), Tielt-Winge (4.3 km), Diest (7.1 km), Kortenaken (8.9 km), Glabbeek (9.3 km).
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