Geetbets: population and statistics
Geetbets has a population of 6,309 (2026) across 35.5 km², or 178 people per km². It ranks 454 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,309 residents
- 35.5 km²
- 178 people/km²
- 23 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Geetbets ranks No. 58 by population.
Cars per household: 1.35 in Geetbets, compared with an average of 1.20 in Flemish Brabant and 1.07 nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 20.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,081 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,975 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kortenaken, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Halen (9,584 residents), 7.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,324 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Geetbets in numbers
All indicators for Geetbets
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 | Geetbets | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.1% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 235 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.8% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 377 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Geetbets | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 21.8% | – | 34.6% | ranked 426 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 15.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 276 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 202 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,786 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 470 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.76 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 245 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Geetbets | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 80.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 206 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Geetbets | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 747 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 431 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118.4 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 141 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,094 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 296 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,178 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 247 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 304,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 275 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Geetbets | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.35 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 102 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 16.3% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 354 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Geetbets | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.7% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 317 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.6% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 396 of 551 |
Population of Geetbets over time
Geetbets had 5,970 residents in 2016 and 6,309 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,188 |
| 2022 | 6,201 |
| 2023 | 6,263 |
| 2024 | 6,261 |
| 2025 | 6,342 |
| 2026 | 6,309 |
Where is Geetbets?
Business sectors: Geetbets
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction20.1% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical14.2% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.9% ×3.3
- Wholesale and retail trade12.4% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.0% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.9
- Information and communication4.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Geetbets
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Geetbets?
Geetbets has 6,309 residents (2026), ranking 454 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Geetbets?
Geetbets covers 35.5 km², with a density of 178 people per km².
Is the population of Geetbets growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Geetbets went from 5,970 to 6,309, a change of +5.7%.
Where is Geetbets?
Geetbets is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Leuven (arrondissement). Latitude 50.883, longitude 5.117.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Geetbets?
In Geetbets, “Number of dwellings” stands at 2,786 (2024), ranking 470 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
Cars per household: what is the figure for Geetbets?
In Geetbets, “Cars per household” stands at 1.35 (2025), ranking 102 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 1.25.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Geetbets?
In Geetbets, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,081 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Geetbets?
The nearest to Geetbets are Kortenaken (4.0 km), Zoutleeuw (5.6 km), Nieuwerkerken (6.1 km), Halen (7.2 km), Herk-de-Stad (7.3 km).
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