Zaventem: population and statistics
Zaventem has a population of 37,518 (2026) across 27.7 km², or 1,354 people per km². It ranks 59 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 37,518 residents
- 27.7 km²
- 1,354 people/km²
- 38 m
Key points
Among the 63 municipalities in Flemish Brabant, Zaventem ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 20: 25.7% in Zaventem, compared with an average of 22.6% in Flemish Brabant and 21.8% nationally.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 147.6 ‰ inh. in Zaventem, compared with an average of 108.1 ‰ inh. in Flemish Brabant and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 20.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,062 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants under 20”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,882 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Machelen, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (60,979 residents), 5.2 km away.
Zaventem in numbers
All indicators for Zaventem
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 | Zaventem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.4% | 20.8% | 21.7% | ranked 533 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 25.7% | 22.6% | 21.5% | ranked 16 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zaventem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 23.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 409 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 13.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 369 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 249 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 15,813 | 542,504 | 5,783,434 | ranked 80 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.47 ‰ inh. | 4.02 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 372 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zaventem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 85.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 110 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zaventem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 5,539 | 130,833 | 1,170,010 | ranked 29 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 147.6 ‰ inh. | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 24 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,477 € | 26,927 € | 24,247 € | ranked 336 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,541 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 207 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 460,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 42 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 285,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 63 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zaventem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.12 | 1.20 | 1.25 | ranked 449 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 24.8% | 21.3% | 17.6% | ranked 84 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Zaventem | Flemish Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 24.0% | 11.9% | 6.4% | ranked 33 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.4% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 193 of 551 |
Population of Zaventem over time
Zaventem had 33,034 residents in 2016 and 37,518 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 35,184 |
| 2022 | 35,916 |
| 2023 | 36,408 |
| 2024 | 36,676 |
| 2025 | 37,271 |
| 2026 | 37,518 |
Where is Zaventem?
Business sectors: Zaventem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction20.4% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade17.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical15.5% ×0.8
- Information and communication8.8% ×1.6
- Transport and storage6.9% ×2.7
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×1.2
- Other service activities5.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Zaventem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zaventem?
Zaventem has 37,518 residents (2026), ranking 59 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Zaventem?
Zaventem covers 27.7 km², with a density of 1,354 people per km².
Is the population of Zaventem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zaventem went from 33,034 to 37,518, a change of +13.6%.
Where is Zaventem?
Zaventem is in Flemish Brabant. It belongs to Halle-Vilvoorde (arrondissement). Latitude 50.883, longitude 4.467.
Share of inhabitants under 20: what is the figure for Zaventem?
In Zaventem, “Share of inhabitants under 20” stands at 25.7% (2026), ranking 16 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.5%.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zaventem?
In Zaventem, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 147.6 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 24 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zaventem?
In Zaventem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,062 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zaventem?
The nearest to Zaventem are Machelen (3.7 km), Kraainem (4.6 km), Evere (4.6 km), Kortenberg (4.7 km), Steenokkerzeel (4.9 km).
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