Bocholt: population and statistics
Bocholt has a population of 13,884 (2026) across 59.3 km², or 234 people per km². It ranks 270 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,884 residents
- 59.3 km²
- 234 people/km²
- 43 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Limburg, Bocholt ranks No. 25 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 16.1% in Bocholt, compared with an average of 12.3% in Limburg and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 16.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,063 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,304 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bree, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pelt (34,698 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,252 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Bocholt in numbers
All indicators for Bocholt
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 | Bocholt | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.2% | 23.3% | 21.7% | ranked 152 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.3% | 20.0% | 21.5% | ranked 426 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bocholt | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 12.3% | – | 34.6% | ranked 526 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 21.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 40 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 82.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 148 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 7,094 | 419,438 | 5,783,434 | ranked 239 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.27 ‰ inh. | 6.04 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 124 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bocholt | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 87.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 88 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bocholt | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,482 | 94,292 | 1,170,010 | ranked 249 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106.7 ‰ inh. | 103.8 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 242 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,292 € | 23,642 € | 24,247 € | ranked 412 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,223 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 336 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 315,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 247 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 269,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 101 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bocholt | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.28 | 1.26 | 1.25 | ranked 217 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 16.0% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 375 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Bocholt | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 16.1% | 12.3% | 6.4% | ranked 71 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.3% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 329 of 551 |
Population of Bocholt over time
Bocholt had 12,917 residents in 2016 and 13,884 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,253 |
| 2022 | 13,508 |
| 2023 | 13,743 |
| 2024 | 13,753 |
| 2025 | 13,875 |
| 2026 | 13,884 |
Where is Bocholt?
Business sectors: Bocholt
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction16.9% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade14.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical13.0% ×0.6
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.4% ×2.2
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.7% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Bocholt
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bocholt?
Bocholt has 13,884 residents (2026), ranking 270 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Bocholt?
Bocholt covers 59.3 km², with a density of 234 people per km².
Is the population of Bocholt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bocholt went from 12,917 to 13,884, a change of +7.5%.
Where is Bocholt?
Bocholt is in Limburg. It belongs to Maaseik (arrondissement). Latitude 51.172, longitude 5.579.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Bocholt?
In Bocholt, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 12.3% (2024), ranking 526 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Bocholt?
In Bocholt, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 16.1% (2026), ranking 71 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bocholt?
In Bocholt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,063 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bocholt?
The nearest to Bocholt are Bree (4.3 km), Hamont-Achel (9.2 km), Peer (9.8 km), Kinrooi (12 km), Pelt (12 km).
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