Pajottegem: population and statistics
Pajottegem has a population of 25,501 (2026) across 120.2 km², or 212 people per km². It ranks 121 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 25,501 residents
- 120.2 km²
- 212 people/km²
- 31 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Pajottegem ranks No. 13 by population.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: 27,431 € in Pajottegem, compared with an average of 26,927 € in Flemish Brabant and 23,352 € nationally.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 4.1% in Pajottegem, compared with an average of 11.9% in Flemish Brabant and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,086 kWh a year here.
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Pajottegem in numbers
All indicators for Pajottegem
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 | Pajottegem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.6% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 199 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.2% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 313 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pajottegem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 33.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 300 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 14.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 339 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 287 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 11,216 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 132 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.61 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 261 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pajottegem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 82.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 173 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pajottegem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 3,022 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 98 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) | 27,431 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 82 of 564 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 350,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 162 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 275,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 82 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pajottegem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.35 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 102 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.4% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 418 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Pajottegem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.1% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 445 of 564 |
Population of Pajottegem over time
Pajottegem had 24,499 residents in 2016 and 25,501 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,750 |
| 2022 | 24,941 |
| 2023 | 25,103 |
| 2024 | 25,283 |
| 2025 | 25,287 |
| 2026 | 25,501 |
Where is Pajottegem?
Business sectors: Pajottegem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.7% ×0.9
- Construction15.0% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade12.3% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.9% ×2.4
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.2
- Other service activities6.1% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing4.6% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Pajottegem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pajottegem?
Pajottegem has 25,501 residents (2026), ranking 121 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Pajottegem?
Pajottegem covers 120.2 km², with a density of 212 people per km².
Is the population of Pajottegem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pajottegem went from 24,499 to 25,501, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Pajottegem?
Pajottegem is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Halle-Vilvoorde (arrondissement). Latitude 50.736, longitude 4.020.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Pajottegem?
In Pajottegem, “Net taxable income per inhabitant” stands at 27,431 € (2023), ranking 82 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 24,247 €.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Pajottegem?
In Pajottegem, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 4.1% (2026), ranking 445 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pajottegem?
In Pajottegem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,086 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pajottegem?
The nearest to Pajottegem are Enghien (4.7 km), Bever (6.5 km), Pepingen (9.3 km), Ninove (11 km), Geraardsbergen (11 km).
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