Kraainem: population and statistics
Kraainem has a population of 13,985 (2026) across 5.8 km², or 2,395 people per km². It ranks 267 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,985 residents
- 5.8 km²
- 2,395 people/km²
- 68 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Kraainem ranks No. 35 by population.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 24.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,064 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Flemish Brabant for “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”.
- Number 1 in Flemish Brabant for “Share of houses in the building stock”.
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median disposable income (administrative)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 818 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.2 times the national average.
Kraainem in numbers
All indicators for Kraainem
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 | Kraainem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.1% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 463 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 25.7% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 16 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kraainem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 14.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 509 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 7.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 516 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 90.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 1 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,961 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 288 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.52 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 271 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kraainem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 95.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 4 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kraainem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,897 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 185 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 135.6 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 47 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 27,924 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 66 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 36,359 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 7 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 640,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 8 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 382,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 6 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kraainem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.21 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 339 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 21.5% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 145 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Kraainem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 30.9% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 25 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.5% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 310 of 551 |
Population of Kraainem over time
Kraainem had 13,713 residents in 2016 and 13,985 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,847 |
| 2022 | 13,928 |
| 2023 | 14,051 |
| 2024 | 13,962 |
| 2025 | 13,940 |
| 2026 | 13,985 |
Where is Kraainem?
Business sectors: Kraainem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction24.9% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical24.1% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade11.3% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.9% ×1.1
- Transport and storage5.6% ×2.2
- Other service activities5.5% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Kraainem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kraainem?
Kraainem has 13,985 residents (2026), ranking 267 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Kraainem?
Kraainem covers 5.8 km², with a density of 2,395 people per km².
Is the population of Kraainem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kraainem went from 13,713 to 13,985, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Kraainem?
Kraainem is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Halle-Vilvoorde (arrondissement). Latitude 50.842, longitude 4.469.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Kraainem?
In Kraainem, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 90.4% (2024), ranking 1 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Kraainem?
In Kraainem, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 95.6% (2024), ranking 4 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kraainem?
In Kraainem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,064 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kraainem?
The nearest to Kraainem are Wezembeek-Oppem (2.4 km), Woluwe-Saint-Pierre (2.9 km), Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (3.0 km), Tervuren (3.6 km), Auderghem (4.0 km).
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