Bilzen-Hoeselt: population and statistics
Bilzen-Hoeselt has a population of 43,228 (2026) across 106.1 km², or 408 people per km². It ranks 44 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 43,228 residents
- 106.1 km²
- 408 people/km²
- 63 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Limburg, Bilzen-Hoeselt ranks No. 5 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 17.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,075 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,857 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Diepenbeek, 7.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Genk (68,101 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,300 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Bilzen-Hoeselt in numbers
All indicators for Bilzen-Hoeselt
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 | Bilzen-Hoeselt | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.7% | 23.3% | 21.7% | ranked 121 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.8% | 20.0% | 21.5% | ranked 469 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bilzen-Hoeselt | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 16.0% | – | 34.6% | ranked 499 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 18.5% | – | 15.3% | ranked 149 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 229 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 19,429 | 419,438 | 5,783,434 | ranked 52 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 7.50 ‰ inh. | 6.04 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 64 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bilzen-Hoeselt | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 83.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 151 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bilzen-Hoeselt | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 4,461 | 94,292 | 1,170,010 | ranked 45 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103.2 ‰ inh. | 103.8 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 276 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,311 € | 23,642 € | 24,247 € | ranked 277 of 564 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 307,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 268 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 260,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 127 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bilzen-Hoeselt | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.29 | 1.26 | 1.25 | ranked 198 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 16.9% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 324 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Bilzen-Hoeselt | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 8.1% | 12.3% | 6.4% | ranked 203 of 564 |
Population of Bilzen-Hoeselt over time
Bilzen-Hoeselt had 41,472 residents in 2016 and 43,228 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 42,276 |
| 2022 | 42,288 |
| 2023 | 42,565 |
| 2024 | 42,862 |
| 2025 | 43,052 |
| 2026 | 43,228 |
Where is Bilzen-Hoeselt?
Business sectors: Bilzen-Hoeselt
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical17.3% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade16.2% ×1.1
- Construction15.1% ×1.1
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.4% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.2% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Bilzen-Hoeselt
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bilzen-Hoeselt?
Bilzen-Hoeselt has 43,228 residents (2026), ranking 44 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Bilzen-Hoeselt?
Bilzen-Hoeselt covers 106.1 km², with a density of 408 people per km².
Is the population of Bilzen-Hoeselt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bilzen-Hoeselt went from 41,472 to 43,228, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Bilzen-Hoeselt?
Bilzen-Hoeselt is in Limburg. It belongs to Tongeren (arrondissement). Latitude 50.861, longitude 5.502.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Bilzen-Hoeselt?
In Bilzen-Hoeselt, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 4,461 (2024), ranking 45 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Bilzen-Hoeselt?
In Bilzen-Hoeselt, “Number of dwellings” stands at 19,429 (2024), ranking 52 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bilzen-Hoeselt?
In Bilzen-Hoeselt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,075 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bilzen-Hoeselt?
The nearest to Bilzen-Hoeselt are Diepenbeek (7.9 km), Riemst (9.1 km), Zutendaal (9.3 km), Tongeren-Borgloon (10 km), Lanaken (11 km).