Dilbeek: population and statistics
Dilbeek has a population of 45,111 (2026) across 41.5 km², or 1,088 people per km². It ranks 41 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 45,111 residents
- 41.5 km²
- 1,088 people/km²
- 61 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Dilbeek ranks No. 3 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 20.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,056 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,810 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Anderlecht (129,600 residents), 4.6 km away.
Dilbeek in numbers
All indicators for Dilbeek
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 | Dilbeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.1% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 333 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 24.1% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 57 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dilbeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 17.8% | – | 34.6% | ranked 479 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 11.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 423 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 83.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 114 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 19,317 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 53 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.61 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 444 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dilbeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 89.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 50 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dilbeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 5,085 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 33 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 112.7 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 184 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,563 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 127 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,560 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 205 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 430,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 63 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 280,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 74 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dilbeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.24 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 291 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 19.4% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 210 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Dilbeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 11.7% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 111 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.7% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 235 of 551 |
Population of Dilbeek over time
Dilbeek had 41,450 residents in 2016 and 45,111 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 43,732 |
| 2022 | 44,095 |
| 2023 | 44,650 |
| 2024 | 44,878 |
| 2025 | 45,069 |
| 2026 | 45,111 |
Where is Dilbeek?
Business sectors: Dilbeek
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical20.5% ×1.0
- Construction17.8% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade14.9% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.2
- Other service activities6.1% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.4% ×0.8
- Transport and storage4.4% ×1.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Dilbeek
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dilbeek?
Dilbeek has 45,111 residents (2026), ranking 41 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Dilbeek?
Dilbeek covers 41.5 km², with a density of 1,088 people per km².
Is the population of Dilbeek growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dilbeek went from 41,450 to 45,111, a change of +8.8%.
Where is Dilbeek?
Dilbeek is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Halle-Vilvoorde (arrondissement). Latitude 50.845, longitude 4.265.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Dilbeek?
In Dilbeek, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 5,085 (2024), ranking 33 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Dilbeek?
In Dilbeek, “Number of dwellings” stands at 19,317 (2024), ranking 53 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dilbeek?
In Dilbeek, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,056 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dilbeek?
The nearest to Dilbeek are Berchem-Sainte-Agathe (3.0 km), Ganshoren (4.1 km), Anderlecht (4.6 km), Koekelberg (5.0 km), Forest (5.3 km).
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