Linkebeek: population and statistics
Linkebeek has a population of 4,673 (2026) across 4.2 km², or 1,115 people per km². It ranks 504 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,673 residents
- 4.2 km²
- 1,115 people/km²
- 77 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Linkebeek ranks No. 61 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 25.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,047 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median selling price of houses”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 587 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Beersel (26,800 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,188 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Linkebeek in numbers
All indicators for Linkebeek
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 | Linkebeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.9% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 259 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 83 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Linkebeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 40.3% | – | 34.6% | ranked 209 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 5.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 537 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 88.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 7 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,122 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 511 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 0.94 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 552 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Linkebeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 84.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 139 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Linkebeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 626 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 455 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 134.0 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 54 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 29,156 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 32 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,678 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 190 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 505,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 25 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 269,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 103 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Linkebeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.16 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 402 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 22.2% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 132 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Linkebeek | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 16.0% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 72 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.8% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 171 of 551 |
Population of Linkebeek over time
Linkebeek had 4,752 residents in 2016 and 4,673 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,739 |
| 2022 | 4,709 |
| 2023 | 4,640 |
| 2024 | 4,674 |
| 2025 | 4,646 |
| 2026 | 4,673 |
Where is Linkebeek?
Business sectors: Linkebeek
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical25.2% ×1.2
- Construction19.5% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade12.5% ×0.8
- Information and communication6.5% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.6% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services4.0% ×0.7
- Real estate4.0% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Linkebeek
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Linkebeek?
Linkebeek has 4,673 residents (2026), ranking 504 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Linkebeek?
Linkebeek covers 4.2 km², with a density of 1,115 people per km².
Is the population of Linkebeek growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Linkebeek went from 4,752 to 4,673, a change of −1.7%.
Where is Linkebeek?
Linkebeek is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Halle-Vilvoorde (arrondissement). Latitude 50.767, longitude 4.333.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Linkebeek?
In Linkebeek, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 88.5% (2024), ranking 7 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
Median selling price of houses: what is the figure for Linkebeek?
In Linkebeek, “Median selling price of houses” stands at 505,000 € (2025), ranking 25 of 554 municipalities; the national median is 302,500 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Linkebeek?
In Linkebeek, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,047 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Linkebeek?
The nearest to Linkebeek are Beersel (1.8 km), Drogenbos (2.2 km), Sint-Genesius-Rode (2.6 km), Uccle (4.1 km), Forest (5.1 km).
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