Huldenberg: population and statistics
Huldenberg has a population of 10,132 (2026) across 40.0 km², or 254 people per km². It ranks 361 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,132 residents
- 40.0 km²
- 254 people/km²
- 58 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Huldenberg ranks No. 49 by population.
Cars per household: 1.44 in Huldenberg, compared with an average of 1.20 in Flemish Brabant and 1.07 nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 28.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,059 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median disposable income (administrative)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Cars per household”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,595 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Overijse (26,452 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,236 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Huldenberg in numbers
All indicators for Huldenberg
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 | Huldenberg | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.0% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 247 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.6% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 158 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Huldenberg | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 25.3% | – | 34.6% | ranked 370 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 16.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 235 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 194 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,387 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 374 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.85 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 333 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Huldenberg | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 89.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 50 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Huldenberg | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,209 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 311 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 119.3 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 132 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 29,072 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 34 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 34,482 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 24 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 405,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 93 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Huldenberg | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.44 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 34 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 13.5% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 506 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Huldenberg | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.6% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 223 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.5% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 403 of 551 |
Population of Huldenberg over time
Huldenberg had 9,743 residents in 2016 and 10,132 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,981 |
| 2022 | 10,017 |
| 2023 | 10,080 |
| 2024 | 10,083 |
| 2025 | 10,071 |
| 2026 | 10,132 |
Where is Huldenberg?
Business sectors: Huldenberg
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical28.0% ×1.4
- Construction11.9% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade11.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services10.2% ×1.6
- Information and communication6.8% ×1.2
- Other service activities4.9% ×0.7
- Health and social work4.6% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.2% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Huldenberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Huldenberg?
Huldenberg has 10,132 residents (2026), ranking 361 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Huldenberg?
Huldenberg covers 40.0 km², with a density of 254 people per km².
Is the population of Huldenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Huldenberg went from 9,743 to 10,132, a change of +4.0%.
Where is Huldenberg?
Huldenberg is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Leuven (arrondissement). Latitude 50.783, longitude 4.583.
Median disposable income (administrative): what is the figure for Huldenberg?
In Huldenberg, “Median disposable income (administrative)” stands at 34,482 € (2023), ranking 24 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 30,830 €.
Cars per household: what is the figure for Huldenberg?
In Huldenberg, “Cars per household” stands at 1.44 (2025), ranking 34 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 1.25.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Huldenberg?
In Huldenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,059 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Huldenberg?
The nearest to Huldenberg are Overijse (3.5 km), Tervuren (6.9 km), Wavre (7.5 km), Bertem (7.8 km), Wezembeek-Oppem (8.1 km).
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