Oud-Heverlee: population and statistics
Oud-Heverlee has a population of 11,414 (2026) across 31.2 km², or 366 people per km². It ranks 329 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,414 residents
- 31.2 km²
- 366 people/km²
- 81 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Oud-Heverlee ranks No. 44 by population.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: 34,578 € in Oud-Heverlee, compared with an average of 26,927 € in Flemish Brabant and 23,352 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 32.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,070 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Flemish Brabant for “Net taxable income per inhabitant”.
- “Net taxable income per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,367 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bertem, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leuven (105,357 residents), 5.6 km away.
Oud-Heverlee in numbers
All indicators for Oud-Heverlee
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 | Oud-Heverlee | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.1% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 101 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.6% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 158 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oud-Heverlee | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 19.4% | – | 34.6% | ranked 459 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 16.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 213 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 86.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 22 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,926 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 340 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.21 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 307 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oud-Heverlee | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 94.4% | – | 76.7% | ranked 8 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oud-Heverlee | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,353 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 276 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118.5 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 139 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 34,578 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 2 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 35,744 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 10 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 475,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 36 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Oud-Heverlee | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.34 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 112 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 13.5% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 506 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Oud-Heverlee | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.7% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 218 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.0% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 450 of 551 |
Population of Oud-Heverlee over time
Oud-Heverlee had 10,973 residents in 2016 and 11,414 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,209 |
| 2022 | 11,470 |
| 2023 | 11,545 |
| 2024 | 11,474 |
| 2025 | 11,406 |
| 2026 | 11,414 |
Where is Oud-Heverlee?
Business sectors: Oud-Heverlee
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical32.2% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade10.1% ×0.7
- Information and communication8.8% ×1.6
- Health and social work7.5% ×1.6
- Construction7.2% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×1.0
- Other service activities5.9% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.5% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Oud-Heverlee
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oud-Heverlee?
Oud-Heverlee has 11,414 residents (2026), ranking 329 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Oud-Heverlee?
Oud-Heverlee covers 31.2 km², with a density of 366 people per km².
Is the population of Oud-Heverlee growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oud-Heverlee went from 10,973 to 11,414, a change of +4.0%.
Where is Oud-Heverlee?
Oud-Heverlee is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Leuven (arrondissement). Latitude 50.833, longitude 4.667.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Oud-Heverlee?
In Oud-Heverlee, “Net taxable income per inhabitant” stands at 34,578 € (2023), ranking 2 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 24,247 €.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Oud-Heverlee?
In Oud-Heverlee, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 94.4% (2024), ranking 8 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oud-Heverlee?
In Oud-Heverlee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,070 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oud-Heverlee?
The nearest to Oud-Heverlee are Bertem (4.0 km), Leuven (5.6 km), Bierbeek (7.0 km), Huldenberg (8.1 km), Herent (8.3 km).
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