Province
Limburg: municipalities in numbers
Limburg (province) has 38 municipalities and 908,582 residents across 2,427 km², or 374 people per km². Population: +5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 908,582 residents
- 38 municipalities
- 2,427 km²
- 374 people/km²
Map and records: Limburg
Population change over 10 years
All municipalities in Limburg
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 10 years | Population density | Area | Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over | Share of inhabitants under 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasselt | 90,914 | +6.9% | 665.2 people/km² | 136.7 km² | 24.8% | 18.5% |
| Genk | 68,101 | +3.7% | 777.7 people/km² | 87.6 km² | 22.2% | 21.1% |
| Beringen | 49,034 | +8.4% | 624.2 people/km² | 78.6 km² | 20.3% | 22.6% |
| Tongeren-Borgloon | 44,239 | +7.1% | 318.0 people/km² | 139.1 km² | 24.6% | 19.4% |
| Bilzen-Hoeselt | 43,228 | +4.2% | 407.5 people/km² | 106.1 km² | 23.7% | 19.8% |
| Sint-Truiden | 41,987 | +4.6% | 392.0 people/km² | 107.1 km² | 25.3% | 18.6% |
| Maasmechelen | 40,653 | +7.8% | 529.0 people/km² | 76.8 km² | 21.0% | 21.5% |
| Lommel | 35,451 | +4.4% | 346.6 people/km² | 102.3 km² | 24.0% | 19.3% |
| Heusden-Zolder | 35,032 | +6.1% | 656.0 people/km² | 53.4 km² | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Pelt | 34,698 | +8.7% | 414.2 people/km² | 83.8 km² | 23.8% | 20.6% |
| Houthalen-Helchteren | 30,879 | +0.9% | 394.7 people/km² | 78.2 km² | 22.1% | 21.4% |
| Tessenderlo-Ham | 30,827 | +6.2% | 365.1 people/km² | 84.4 km² | 22.4% | 19.8% |
| Lanaken | 26,513 | +2.8% | 449.8 people/km² | 59.0 km² | 25.2% | 18.4% |
| Maaseik | 25,896 | +3.0% | 335.5 people/km² | 77.2 km² | 24.5% | 19.4% |
| Oudsbergen | 24,005 | +2.7% | 206.3 people/km² | 116.4 km² | 23.1% | 19.7% |
| Zonhoven | 22,030 | +3.5% | 555.3 people/km² | 39.7 km² | 23.6% | 20.0% |
| Dilsen-Stokkem | 21,677 | +6.9% | 329.0 people/km² | 65.9 km² | 21.6% | 20.8% |
| Diepenbeek | 19,867 | +5.1% | 479.8 people/km² | 41.4 km² | 24.0% | 18.4% |
| Bree | 17,371 | +10.0% | 267.3 people/km² | 65.0 km² | 23.8% | 19.0% |
| Leopoldsburg | 16,973 | +10.5% | 751.0 people/km² | 22.6 km² | 22.0% | 21.3% |
| Riemst | 16,890 | +1.9% | 290.9 people/km² | 58.1 km² | 23.3% | 20.1% |
| Peer | 16,788 | +2.9% | 192.5 people/km² | 87.2 km² | 23.7% | 19.9% |
| Lummen | 15,452 | +5.8% | 287.7 people/km² | 53.7 km² | 24.6% | 19.7% |
| Hamont-Achel | 14,572 | +1.5% | 333.2 people/km² | 43.7 km² | 24.7% | 19.9% |
| Bocholt | 13,884 | +7.5% | 234.2 people/km² | 59.3 km² | 23.2% | 20.3% |
| Hechtel-Eksel | 13,089 | +6.5% | 170.7 people/km² | 76.7 km² | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Herk-de-Stad | 13,004 | +3.1% | 302.2 people/km² | 43.0 km² | 24.0% | 19.6% |
| Kinrooi | 12,556 | +2.0% | 229.1 people/km² | 54.8 km² | 24.2% | 19.3% |
| Alken | 11,943 | +4.3% | 422.9 people/km² | 28.2 km² | 24.6% | 19.4% |
| Halen | 9,584 | +0.2% | 261.9 people/km² | 36.6 km² | 24.6% | 19.0% |
| Gingelom | 8,755 | +4.5% | 155.4 people/km² | 56.3 km² | 20.9% | 21.0% |
| As | 8,249 | +1.0% | 372.8 people/km² | 22.1 km² | 21.9% | 20.9% |
| Heers | 7,595 | +5.4% | 143.1 people/km² | 53.1 km² | 22.8% | 19.6% |
| Wellen | 7,556 | +2.5% | 281.9 people/km² | 26.8 km² | 25.4% | 17.9% |
| Zutendaal | 7,477 | +3.3% | 232.9 people/km² | 32.1 km² | 26.5% | 18.0% |
| Nieuwerkerken | 7,340 | +6.9% | 326.1 people/km² | 22.5 km² | 23.3% | 19.1% |
| Voeren | 4,395 | +7.2% | 86.8 people/km² | 50.6 km² | 23.8% | 20.3% |
| Herstappe | 78 | −12.4% | 57.8 people/km² | 1.4 km² | 23.1% | 19.2% |
Limburg compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Limburg | Belgium |
|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over | 23.3% | 20.7% |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 | 20.0% | 21.8% |
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality | 12.3% | 13.8% |
| Number of dwellings | 419,438 | 5,783,434 |
| VAT-liable enterprises | 94,292 | 1,170,010 |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants | 103.8 ‰ inh. | 98.6 ‰ inh. |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant | 23,642 € | 23,352 € |
| Administrative poverty risk | 6.9% | 11.0% |
| Cars per household | 1.26 | 1.07 |
| Households without a car | 18.1% | 27.1% |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants | 6.04 ‰ inh. | 4.28 ‰ inh. |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Limburg?
Limburg has 38 municipalities. The most populous is Hasselt, with 90,914 residents.
What is the population of Limburg?
Limburg has 908,582 residents (2026), or 374 people per km².
Which municipality in Limburg is growing fastest?
Leopoldsburg has the fastest growth in Limburg over 10 years: +10.5%.
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