Landen: population and statistics
Landen has a population of 16,458 (2026) across 53.3 km², or 309 people per km². It ranks 223 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 16,458 residents
- 53.3 km²
- 309 people/km²
- 66 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Landen ranks No. 28 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 17.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,097 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,465 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Gingelom, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sint-Truiden (41,987 residents), 9.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,388 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Landen in numbers
All indicators for Landen
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 | Landen | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.7% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 191 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.0% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 220 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Landen | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 35.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 270 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 13.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 342 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 84.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 61 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 7,347 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 232 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.41 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 460 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Landen | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 82.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 177 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Landen | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,307 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 287 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 456 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,632 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 190 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,405 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 226 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 280,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 341 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 200,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 247 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Landen | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.17 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 394 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 20.2% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 186 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Landen | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 6.6% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 271 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.1% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 346 of 551 |
Population of Landen over time
Landen had 15,944 residents in 2016 and 16,458 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,051 |
| 2022 | 16,149 |
| 2023 | 16,284 |
| 2024 | 16,390 |
| 2025 | 16,375 |
| 2026 | 16,458 |
Where is Landen?
Business sectors: Landen
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical17.6% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade15.2% ×1.0
- Construction10.0% ×0.7
- Information and communication8.2% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services8.1% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.0% ×1.7
- Other service activities6.7% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.1% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Landen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Landen?
Landen has 16,458 residents (2026), ranking 223 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Landen?
Landen covers 53.3 km², with a density of 309 people per km².
Is the population of Landen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Landen went from 15,944 to 16,458, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Landen?
Landen is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Leuven (arrondissement). Latitude 50.755, longitude 5.081.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Landen?
In Landen, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 84.8% (2024), ranking 61 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
Median selling price of apartments: what is the figure for Landen?
In Landen, “Median selling price of apartments” stands at 200,000 € (2025), ranking 247 of 299 municipalities; the national median is 249,900 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Landen?
In Landen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,097 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Landen?
The nearest to Landen are Gingelom (3.7 km), Lincent (5.4 km), Linter (5.5 km), Hélécine (6.9 km), Zoutleeuw (8.9 km).
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