Bertem: population and statistics
Bertem has a population of 10,394 (2026) across 30.0 km², or 347 people per km². It ranks 354 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,394 residents
- 30.0 km²
- 347 people/km²
- 59 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Bertem ranks No. 47 by population.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: 30,235 € in Bertem, compared with an average of 26,927 € in Flemish Brabant and 23,352 € nationally.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.26 ‰ inh. in Bertem, compared with an average of 4.02 ‰ inh. in Flemish Brabant and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 23.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,063 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Flemish Brabant for “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Net taxable income per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,200 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Oud-Heverlee, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leuven (105,357 residents), 6.9 km away.
Bertem in numbers
All indicators for Bertem
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 | Bertem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.3% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 316 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.9% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 125 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bertem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 24.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 380 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 17.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 198 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 86.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 22 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,349 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 377 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 10.26 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 16 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bertem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 91.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 24 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bertem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,104 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 332 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106.2 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 247 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 30,235 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 19 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 34,566 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 22 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 483,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 31 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bertem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.33 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 131 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 14.8% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 456 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Bertem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 8.8% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 180 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.1% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 441 of 551 |
Population of Bertem over time
Bertem had 9,803 residents in 2016 and 10,394 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,190 |
| 2022 | 10,258 |
| 2023 | 10,276 |
| 2024 | 10,242 |
| 2025 | 10,342 |
| 2026 | 10,394 |
Where is Bertem?
Business sectors: Bertem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical23.3% ×1.2
- Construction12.3% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade9.6% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.3
- Information and communication7.8% ×1.4
- Other service activities7.6% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.0% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.7% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Bertem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bertem?
Bertem has 10,394 residents (2026), ranking 354 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Bertem?
Bertem covers 30.0 km², with a density of 347 people per km².
Is the population of Bertem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bertem went from 9,803 to 10,394, a change of +6.0%.
Where is Bertem?
Bertem is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Leuven (arrondissement). Latitude 50.850, longitude 4.617.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bertem?
In Bertem, “Net taxable income per inhabitant” stands at 30,235 € (2023), ranking 19 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 24,247 €.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bertem?
In Bertem, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.26 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 16 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bertem?
In Bertem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,063 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bertem?
The nearest to Bertem are Oud-Heverlee (4.0 km), Leuven (6.9 km), Kortenberg (6.9 km), Herent (7.5 km), Huldenberg (7.8 km).
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