Beringen: population and statistics
Beringen has a population of 49,034 (2026) across 78.6 km², or 624 people per km². It ranks 34 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 49,034 residents
- 78.6 km²
- 624 people/km²
- 28 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Limburg, Beringen ranks No. 3 by population.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 20.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,045 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Limburg for “Share of inhabitants under 20”.
- Number 1 in Limburg for “Share of houses in the building stock”.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,003 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Heusden-Zolder, 5.0 km away.
Beringen in numbers
All indicators for Beringen
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 | Beringen | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.3% | 23.3% | 21.7% | ranked 396 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.6% | 20.0% | 21.5% | ranked 158 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beringen | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 11.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 532 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 21.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 40 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 85.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 38 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 20,154 | 419,438 | 5,783,434 | ranked 49 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.85 ‰ inh. | 6.04 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 146 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Beringen | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 91.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 28 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beringen | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 4,575 | 94,292 | 1,170,010 | ranked 38 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.3 ‰ inh. | 103.8 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 371 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,357 € | 23,642 € | 24,247 € | ranked 407 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,809 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 374 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 320,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 232 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 250,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 146 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Beringen | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.32 | 1.26 | 1.25 | ranked 147 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.7% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 395 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Beringen | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 8.6% | 12.3% | 6.4% | ranked 187 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.4% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 247 of 551 |
Population of Beringen over time
Beringen had 45,242 residents in 2016 and 49,034 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 46,882 |
| 2022 | 47,217 |
| 2023 | 47,895 |
| 2024 | 48,353 |
| 2025 | 48,755 |
| 2026 | 49,034 |
Where is Beringen?
Business sectors: Beringen
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction20.3% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical17.4% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade16.3% ×1.1
- Other service activities9.6% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.2% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Beringen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beringen?
Beringen has 49,034 residents (2026), ranking 34 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Beringen?
Beringen covers 78.6 km², with a density of 624 people per km².
Is the population of Beringen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Beringen went from 45,242 to 49,034, a change of +8.4%.
Where is Beringen?
Beringen is in Limburg. It belongs to Hasselt (arrondissement). Latitude 51.033, longitude 5.217.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Beringen?
In Beringen, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 11.1% (2024), ranking 532 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Beringen?
In Beringen, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 91.2% (2024), ranking 28 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Beringen?
In Beringen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,045 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Beringen?
The nearest to Beringen are Heusden-Zolder (5.0 km), Lummen (5.7 km), Tessenderlo-Ham (8.1 km), Leopoldsburg (9.7 km), Herk-de-Stad (11 km).
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