Sint-Genesius-Rode: population and statistics
Sint-Genesius-Rode has a population of 18,622 (2026) across 22.8 km², or 818 people per km². It ranks 194 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 18,622 residents
- 22.8 km²
- 818 people/km²
- 70 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Sint-Genesius-Rode ranks No. 22 by population.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: 31,582 € in Sint-Genesius-Rode, compared with an average of 26,927 € in Flemish Brabant and 23,352 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 29.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,059 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net taxable income per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,186 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Linkebeek, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Waterloo (30,386 residents), 4.1 km away.
Sint-Genesius-Rode in numbers
All indicators for Sint-Genesius-Rode
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 | Sint-Genesius-Rode | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 297 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 24.0% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 63 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sint-Genesius-Rode | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 26.0% | – | 34.6% | ranked 360 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 6.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 520 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 89.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 6 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 7,943 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 219 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.30 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 473 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sint-Genesius-Rode | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 90.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 35 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sint-Genesius-Rode | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 2,590 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 114 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 139.1 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 39 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 31,582 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 11 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 33,202 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 62 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 572,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 17 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 327,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 19 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sint-Genesius-Rode | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.43 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 40 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.2% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 432 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Sint-Genesius-Rode | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 16.6% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 64 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.3% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 198 of 551 |
Population of Sint-Genesius-Rode over time
Sint-Genesius-Rode had 18,171 residents in 2016 and 18,622 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,626 |
| 2022 | 18,628 |
| 2023 | 18,739 |
| 2024 | 18,693 |
| 2025 | 18,700 |
| 2026 | 18,622 |
Where is Sint-Genesius-Rode?
Business sectors: Sint-Genesius-Rode
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical29.2% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade13.8% ×0.9
- Construction13.3% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.6% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×1.0
- Other service activities4.8% ×0.7
- Health and social work4.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services3.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Sint-Genesius-Rode
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sint-Genesius-Rode?
Sint-Genesius-Rode has 18,622 residents (2026), ranking 194 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Sint-Genesius-Rode?
Sint-Genesius-Rode covers 22.8 km², with a density of 818 people per km².
Is the population of Sint-Genesius-Rode growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sint-Genesius-Rode went from 18,171 to 18,622, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Sint-Genesius-Rode?
Sint-Genesius-Rode is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Halle-Vilvoorde (arrondissement). Latitude 50.745, longitude 4.346.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Sint-Genesius-Rode?
In Sint-Genesius-Rode, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 89.1% (2024), ranking 6 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Sint-Genesius-Rode?
In Sint-Genesius-Rode, “Net taxable income per inhabitant” stands at 31,582 € (2023), ranking 11 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 24,247 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sint-Genesius-Rode?
In Sint-Genesius-Rode, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,059 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sint-Genesius-Rode?
The nearest to Sint-Genesius-Rode are Linkebeek (2.6 km), Beersel (3.3 km), Waterloo (4.1 km), Drogenbos (4.7 km), Uccle (6.6 km).
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