Kampenhout: population and statistics
Kampenhout has a population of 12,600 (2026) across 33.6 km², or 374 people per km². It ranks 297 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,600 residents
- 33.6 km²
- 374 people/km²
- 15 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Kampenhout ranks No. 40 by population.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: 29,295 € in Kampenhout, compared with an average of 26,927 € in Flemish Brabant and 23,352 € nationally.
Cars per household: 1.45 in Kampenhout, compared with an average of 1.20 in Flemish Brabant and 1.07 nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 23.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,076 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Net taxable income per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Cars per household”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,713 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Steenokkerzeel, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kortenberg (21,425 residents), 6.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,304 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Kampenhout in numbers
All indicators for Kampenhout
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 | Kampenhout | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.2% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 401 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.3% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 185 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kampenhout | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 24.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 384 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 17.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 185 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 85.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 52 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,329 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 321 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.94 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 223 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kampenhout | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 87.9% | – | 76.7% | ranked 74 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kampenhout | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,501 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 247 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 119.1 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 133 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 29,295 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 30 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 34,325 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 28 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 436,250 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 58 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 332,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 17 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kampenhout | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.45 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 27 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 13.6% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 503 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Kampenhout | 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) | 4.7% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 484 of 551 |
Population of Kampenhout over time
Kampenhout had 11,689 residents in 2016 and 12,600 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,280 |
| 2022 | 12,350 |
| 2023 | 12,445 |
| 2024 | 12,528 |
| 2025 | 12,606 |
| 2026 | 12,600 |
Where is Kampenhout?
Business sectors: Kampenhout
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical23.4% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade13.9% ×0.9
- Construction11.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services9.5% ×1.5
- Information and communication7.1% ×1.3
- Other service activities6.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing3.9% ×0.8
- Real estate3.9% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Kampenhout
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kampenhout?
Kampenhout has 12,600 residents (2026), ranking 297 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Kampenhout?
Kampenhout covers 33.6 km², with a density of 374 people per km².
Is the population of Kampenhout growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kampenhout went from 11,689 to 12,600, a change of +7.8%.
Where is Kampenhout?
Kampenhout is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Halle-Vilvoorde (arrondissement). Latitude 50.941, longitude 4.550.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Kampenhout?
In Kampenhout, “Net taxable income per inhabitant” stands at 29,295 € (2023), ranking 30 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 24,247 €.
Cars per household: what is the figure for Kampenhout?
In Kampenhout, “Cars per household” stands at 1.45 (2025), ranking 27 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 1.25.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kampenhout?
In Kampenhout, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,076 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kampenhout?
The nearest to Kampenhout are Steenokkerzeel (3.8 km), Boortmeerbeek (4.8 km), Kortenberg (6.5 km), Haacht (7.3 km), Zemst (7.7 km).
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