Drogenbos: population and statistics
Drogenbos has a population of 6,067 (2026) across 2.5 km², or 2,427 people per km². It ranks 459 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,067 residents
- 2.5 km²
- 2,427 people/km²
- 48 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Drogenbos ranks No. 59 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.66 ‰ inh. in Drogenbos, compared with an average of 4.02 ‰ inh. in Flemish Brabant and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 24.1% in Drogenbos, compared with an average of 11.9% in Flemish Brabant and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 41.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,050 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Flemish Brabant for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Flemish Brabant for “Administrative poverty risk”.
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 350 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times the national average.
Drogenbos in numbers
All indicators for Drogenbos
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 | Drogenbos | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.8% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 522 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 24.7% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 38 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drogenbos | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 43.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 179 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 9.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 479 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 73.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 465 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,421 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 496 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 0.66 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 559 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Drogenbos | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 71.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 390 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drogenbos | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 789 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 417 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 130.0 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 70 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,180 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 477 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 28,360 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 452 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 419,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 74 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 285,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 63 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Drogenbos | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 0.97 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 523 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 29.5% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 47 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Drogenbos | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 24.1% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 31 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 10.9% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 101 of 551 |
Population of Drogenbos over time
Drogenbos had 5,372 residents in 2016 and 6,067 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,699 |
| 2022 | 5,770 |
| 2023 | 5,851 |
| 2024 | 5,944 |
| 2025 | 6,040 |
| 2026 | 6,067 |
Where is Drogenbos?
Business sectors: Drogenbos
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction41.8% ×3.0
- Wholesale and retail trade13.9% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical8.7% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×1.0
- Transport and storage5.2% ×2.0
- Accommodation and food services4.2% ×0.8
- Manufacturing4.1% ×0.8
- Other service activities4.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Drogenbos
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drogenbos?
Drogenbos has 6,067 residents (2026), ranking 459 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Drogenbos?
Drogenbos covers 2.5 km², with a density of 2,427 people per km².
Is the population of Drogenbos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drogenbos went from 5,372 to 6,067, a change of +12.9%.
Where is Drogenbos?
Drogenbos is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Halle-Vilvoorde (arrondissement). Latitude 50.783, longitude 4.317.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drogenbos?
In Drogenbos, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.66 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 559 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Drogenbos?
In Drogenbos, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 24.1% (2026), ranking 31 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Drogenbos?
In Drogenbos, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,050 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Drogenbos?
The nearest to Drogenbos are Linkebeek (2.2 km), Beersel (2.3 km), Uccle (2.6 km), Forest (3.2 km), Sint-Pieters-Leeuw (4.7 km).
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