Bierbeek: population and statistics
Bierbeek has a population of 10,926 (2026) across 39.0 km², or 280 people per km². It ranks 339 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,926 residents
- 39.0 km²
- 280 people/km²
- 68 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Bierbeek ranks No. 45 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 25.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,095 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Flemish Brabant for “Median selling price of apartments”.
- “Median selling price of apartments”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,457 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Boutersem, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leuven (105,357 residents), 6.6 km away.
Bierbeek in numbers
All indicators for Bierbeek
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 | Bierbeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.5% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 206 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.2% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 193 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bierbeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 24.6% | – | 34.6% | ranked 379 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 19.5% | – | 15.3% | ranked 108 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 86.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 22 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,424 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 369 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 7.25 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 77 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bierbeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 92.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 22 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bierbeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,229 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 309 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 112.5 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 185 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 31,905 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 9 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 35,069 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 13 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 430,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 63 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 405,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 2 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bierbeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.29 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 198 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.9% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 379 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Bierbeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 6.7% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 269 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.0% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 450 of 551 |
Population of Bierbeek over time
Bierbeek had 9,953 residents in 2016 and 10,926 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,194 |
| 2022 | 10,277 |
| 2023 | 10,469 |
| 2024 | 10,534 |
| 2025 | 10,778 |
| 2026 | 10,926 |
Where is Bierbeek?
Business sectors: Bierbeek
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical25.5% ×1.3
- Information and communication10.7% ×1.9
- Construction9.8% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade8.8% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.2% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.9% ×1.4
- Other service activities5.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Bierbeek
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bierbeek?
Bierbeek has 10,926 residents (2026), ranking 339 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Bierbeek?
Bierbeek covers 39.0 km², with a density of 280 people per km².
Is the population of Bierbeek growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bierbeek went from 9,953 to 10,926, a change of +9.8%.
Where is Bierbeek?
Bierbeek is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Leuven (arrondissement). Latitude 50.833, longitude 4.767.
Median selling price of apartments: what is the figure for Bierbeek?
In Bierbeek, “Median selling price of apartments” stands at 405,000 € (2025), ranking 2 of 299 municipalities; the national median is 249,900 €.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Bierbeek?
In Bierbeek, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 86.5% (2024), ranking 22 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bierbeek?
In Bierbeek, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,095 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bierbeek?
The nearest to Bierbeek are Boutersem (5.0 km), Beauvechain (5.6 km), Leuven (6.6 km), Oud-Heverlee (7.0 km), Lubbeek (7.5 km).
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