Kapelle-op-den-Bos: population and statistics
Kapelle-op-den-Bos has a population of 9,848 (2026) across 15.4 km², or 641 people per km². It ranks 367 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,848 residents
- 15.4 km²
- 641 people/km²
- 8 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Kapelle-op-den-Bos ranks No. 50 by population.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: 28,246 € in Kapelle-op-den-Bos, compared with an average of 26,927 € in Flemish Brabant and 23,352 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,072 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Net taxable income per inhabitant”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,153 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Willebroek (28,923 residents), 4.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,288 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Kapelle-op-den-Bos in numbers
All indicators for Kapelle-op-den-Bos
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 | Kapelle-op-den-Bos | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.9% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 174 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.2% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 313 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kapelle-op-den-Bos | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 21.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 435 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 14.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 327 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 84.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 75 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,358 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 375 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.66 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 355 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kapelle-op-den-Bos | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 83.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 160 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kapelle-op-den-Bos | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 955 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 369 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97.0 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 336 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 28,246 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 59 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,552 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 102 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 375,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 126 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kapelle-op-den-Bos | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.26 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 258 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.7% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 273 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Kapelle-op-den-Bos | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 6.3% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 289 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.9% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 463 of 551 |
Population of Kapelle-op-den-Bos over time
Kapelle-op-den-Bos had 9,370 residents in 2016 and 9,848 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,524 |
| 2022 | 9,610 |
| 2023 | 9,659 |
| 2024 | 9,703 |
| 2025 | 9,806 |
| 2026 | 9,848 |
Where is Kapelle-op-den-Bos?
Business sectors: Kapelle-op-den-Bos
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical19.6% ×1.0
- Construction15.2% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade11.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.5% ×1.3
- Information and communication6.8% ×1.2
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.8% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Kapelle-op-den-Bos
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kapelle-op-den-Bos?
Kapelle-op-den-Bos has 9,848 residents (2026), ranking 367 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Kapelle-op-den-Bos?
Kapelle-op-den-Bos covers 15.4 km², with a density of 641 people per km².
Is the population of Kapelle-op-den-Bos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kapelle-op-den-Bos went from 9,370 to 9,848, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Kapelle-op-den-Bos?
Kapelle-op-den-Bos is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Halle-Vilvoorde (arrondissement). Latitude 51.017, longitude 4.367.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Kapelle-op-den-Bos?
In Kapelle-op-den-Bos, “Net taxable income per inhabitant” stands at 28,246 € (2023), ranking 59 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 24,247 €.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Kapelle-op-den-Bos?
In Kapelle-op-den-Bos, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 84.3% (2024), ranking 75 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kapelle-op-den-Bos?
In Kapelle-op-den-Bos, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,072 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kapelle-op-den-Bos?
The nearest to Kapelle-op-den-Bos are Willebroek (4.8 km), Londerzeel (5.0 km), Zemst (7.6 km), Rumst (7.8 km), Boom (7.9 km).
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