Wezembeek-Oppem: population and statistics
Wezembeek-Oppem has a population of 14,930 (2026) across 6.9 km², or 2,176 people per km². It ranks 250 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,930 residents
- 6.9 km²
- 2,176 people/km²
- 93 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Wezembeek-Oppem ranks No. 33 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 27.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,071 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Flemish Brabant for “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median selling price of apartments”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 961 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tervuren (23,179 residents), 1.9 km away.
Wezembeek-Oppem in numbers
All indicators for Wezembeek-Oppem
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 | Wezembeek-Oppem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.8% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 355 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 25.6% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 20 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wezembeek-Oppem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 15.6% | – | 34.6% | ranked 503 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 8.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 492 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 89.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 5 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,107 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 280 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.73 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 510 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wezembeek-Oppem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 98.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 1 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wezembeek-Oppem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,556 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 239 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.2 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 263 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 28,495 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 50 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 35,552 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 11 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 592,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 15 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 402,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 3 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wezembeek-Oppem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.25 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 276 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 19.1% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 217 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Wezembeek-Oppem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 23.7% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 34 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.8% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 290 of 551 |
Population of Wezembeek-Oppem over time
Wezembeek-Oppem had 14,095 residents in 2016 and 14,930 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,254 |
| 2022 | 14,488 |
| 2023 | 14,608 |
| 2024 | 14,742 |
| 2025 | 14,760 |
| 2026 | 14,930 |
Where is Wezembeek-Oppem?
Business sectors: Wezembeek-Oppem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical27.8% ×1.4
- Construction17.9% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade11.4% ×0.8
- Information and communication7.5% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.9
- Other service activities5.2% ×0.8
- Transport and storage5.0% ×2.0
- Health and social work4.9% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Wezembeek-Oppem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wezembeek-Oppem?
Wezembeek-Oppem has 14,930 residents (2026), ranking 250 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Wezembeek-Oppem?
Wezembeek-Oppem covers 6.9 km², with a density of 2,176 people per km².
Is the population of Wezembeek-Oppem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wezembeek-Oppem went from 14,095 to 14,930, a change of +5.9%.
Where is Wezembeek-Oppem?
Wezembeek-Oppem is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Halle-Vilvoorde (arrondissement). Latitude 50.833, longitude 4.500.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Wezembeek-Oppem?
In Wezembeek-Oppem, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 98.5% (2024), ranking 1 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Wezembeek-Oppem?
In Wezembeek-Oppem, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 89.5% (2024), ranking 5 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wezembeek-Oppem?
In Wezembeek-Oppem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,071 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wezembeek-Oppem?
The nearest to Wezembeek-Oppem are Tervuren (1.9 km), Kraainem (2.4 km), Woluwe-Saint-Pierre (5.1 km), Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (5.3 km), Auderghem (5.4 km).
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