Boortmeerbeek: population and statistics
Boortmeerbeek has a population of 13,447 (2026) across 18.8 km², or 716 people per km². It ranks 277 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,447 residents
- 18.8 km²
- 716 people/km²
- 9 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Boortmeerbeek ranks No. 37 by population.
Administrative poverty risk: 3.8% in Boortmeerbeek, compared with an average of 6.8% in Flemish Brabant and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 23.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,068 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Administrative poverty risk”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median disposable income (administrative)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,629 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kampenhout, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zemst (23,367 residents), 7.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,272 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Boortmeerbeek in numbers
All indicators for Boortmeerbeek
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 | Boortmeerbeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.3% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 223 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.8% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 138 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Boortmeerbeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 18.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 468 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 18.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 155 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 85.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 36 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,799 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 297 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.96 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 140 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Boortmeerbeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 88.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 65 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Boortmeerbeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,507 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 245 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 112.1 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 190 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 29,597 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 27 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 34,811 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 19 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 460,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 42 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Boortmeerbeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.38 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 66 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 14.1% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 493 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Boortmeerbeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.4% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 341 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 3.8% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 540 of 551 |
Population of Boortmeerbeek over time
Boortmeerbeek had 12,102 residents in 2016 and 13,447 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,711 |
| 2022 | 12,968 |
| 2023 | 13,263 |
| 2024 | 13,348 |
| 2025 | 13,400 |
| 2026 | 13,447 |
Where is Boortmeerbeek?
Business sectors: Boortmeerbeek
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical23.7% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade15.1% ×1.0
- Construction10.4% ×0.8
- Information and communication9.5% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.4% ×1.0
- Health and social work4.8% ×1.0
- Manufacturing4.7% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Boortmeerbeek
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boortmeerbeek?
Boortmeerbeek has 13,447 residents (2026), ranking 277 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Boortmeerbeek?
Boortmeerbeek covers 18.8 km², with a density of 716 people per km².
Is the population of Boortmeerbeek growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Boortmeerbeek went from 12,102 to 13,447, a change of +11.1%.
Where is Boortmeerbeek?
Boortmeerbeek is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Leuven (arrondissement). Latitude 50.983, longitude 4.567.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Boortmeerbeek?
In Boortmeerbeek, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 3.8% (2023), ranking 540 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
Median disposable income (administrative): what is the figure for Boortmeerbeek?
In Boortmeerbeek, “Median disposable income (administrative)” stands at 34,811 € (2023), ranking 19 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 30,830 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Boortmeerbeek?
In Boortmeerbeek, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,068 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Boortmeerbeek?
The nearest to Boortmeerbeek are Kampenhout (4.8 km), Bonheiden (4.8 km), Haacht (5.0 km), Keerbergen (5.0 km), Zemst (7.4 km).
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