Keerbergen: population and statistics
Keerbergen has a population of 13,447 (2026) across 18.5 km², or 725 people per km². It ranks 277 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,447 residents
- 18.5 km²
- 725 people/km²
- 11 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Keerbergen ranks No. 38 by population.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: 33,727 € in Keerbergen, compared with an average of 26,927 € in Flemish Brabant and 23,352 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 31.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,058 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Flemish Brabant for “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”.
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net taxable income per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Cars per household”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,597 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Haacht, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sint-Katelijne-Waver (21,937 residents), 9.8 km away.
Keerbergen in numbers
All indicators for Keerbergen
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 | Keerbergen | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.9% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 26 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.0% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 520 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Keerbergen | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 10.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 541 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 18.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 145 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 89.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 2 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,993 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 285 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 8.51 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 43 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Keerbergen | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 91.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 29 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Keerbergen | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,875 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 187 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 139.4 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 38 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 33,727 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 5 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 34,983 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 15 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 475,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 36 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 400,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 4 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Keerbergen | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.46 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 23 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 13.2% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 515 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Keerbergen | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 6.5% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 276 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.3% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 424 of 551 |
Population of Keerbergen over time
Keerbergen had 12,831 residents in 2016 and 13,447 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,073 |
| 2022 | 13,118 |
| 2023 | 13,196 |
| 2024 | 13,298 |
| 2025 | 13,355 |
| 2026 | 13,447 |
Where is Keerbergen?
Business sectors: Keerbergen
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical31.9% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade11.6% ×0.8
- Construction8.9% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×1.2
- Information and communication7.4% ×1.3
- Health and social work6.4% ×1.4
- Other service activities5.1% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services4.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Keerbergen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Keerbergen?
Keerbergen has 13,447 residents (2026), ranking 277 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Keerbergen?
Keerbergen covers 18.5 km², with a density of 725 people per km².
Is the population of Keerbergen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Keerbergen went from 12,831 to 13,447, a change of +4.8%.
Where is Keerbergen?
Keerbergen is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Leuven (arrondissement). Latitude 51.003, longitude 4.631.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Keerbergen?
In Keerbergen, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 89.9% (2024), ranking 2 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Keerbergen?
In Keerbergen, “Net taxable income per inhabitant” stands at 33,727 € (2023), ranking 5 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 24,247 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Keerbergen?
In Keerbergen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,058 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Keerbergen?
The nearest to Keerbergen are Haacht (3.0 km), Boortmeerbeek (5.0 km), Tremelo (5.3 km), Putte (5.7 km), Bonheiden (6.3 km).
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