Liedekerke: population and statistics
Liedekerke has a population of 14,113 (2026) across 10.2 km², or 1,388 people per km². It ranks 263 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,113 residents
- 10.2 km²
- 1,388 people/km²
- 23 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Liedekerke ranks No. 34 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 20: 23.9% in Liedekerke, compared with an average of 22.6% in Flemish Brabant and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 19.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,076 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,424 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Denderleeuw (21,402 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,304 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Liedekerke in numbers
All indicators for Liedekerke
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 | Liedekerke | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.8% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 270 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.9% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 66 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Liedekerke | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 18.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 470 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 12.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 396 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 84.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 70 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,936 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 290 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.48 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 453 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Liedekerke | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 72.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 377 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Liedekerke | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,054 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 342 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74.7 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 481 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,867 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 313 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,549 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 306 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 320,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 232 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 245,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 160 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Liedekerke | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.15 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 414 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 21.1% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 162 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Liedekerke | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 8.7% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 185 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.3% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 424 of 551 |
Population of Liedekerke over time
Liedekerke had 12,919 residents in 2016 and 14,113 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,482 |
| 2022 | 13,651 |
| 2023 | 13,877 |
| 2024 | 14,013 |
| 2025 | 14,155 |
| 2026 | 14,113 |
Where is Liedekerke?
Business sectors: Liedekerke
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction19.8% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade17.3% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical16.8% ×0.8
- Other service activities9.2% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×1.1
- Manufacturing4.6% ×1.0
- Information and communication4.2% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services4.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Liedekerke
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Liedekerke?
Liedekerke has 14,113 residents (2026), ranking 263 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Liedekerke?
Liedekerke covers 10.2 km², with a density of 1,388 people per km².
Is the population of Liedekerke growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Liedekerke went from 12,919 to 14,113, a change of +9.2%.
Where is Liedekerke?
Liedekerke is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Halle-Vilvoorde (arrondissement). Latitude 50.867, longitude 4.083.
Share of inhabitants under 20: what is the figure for Liedekerke?
In Liedekerke, “Share of inhabitants under 20” stands at 23.9% (2026), ranking 66 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.5%.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Liedekerke?
In Liedekerke, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 84.5% (2024), ranking 70 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Liedekerke?
In Liedekerke, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,076 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Liedekerke?
The nearest to Liedekerke are Denderleeuw (1.9 km), Roosdaal (2.6 km), Affligem (4.7 km), Ninove (6.0 km), Haaltert (6.9 km).
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