Diepenbeek: population and statistics
Diepenbeek has a population of 19,867 (2026) across 41.4 km², or 480 people per km². It ranks 176 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 19,867 residents
- 41.4 km²
- 480 people/km²
- 48 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Limburg, Diepenbeek ranks No. 18 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 20: 18.4% in Diepenbeek, compared with an average of 20.0% in Limburg and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 21.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,059 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 20”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Administrative poverty risk”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,800 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hasselt (90,914 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,236 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Diepenbeek in numbers
All indicators for Diepenbeek
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 | Diepenbeek | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.0% | 23.3% | 21.7% | ranked 107 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 18.4% | 20.0% | 21.5% | ranked 537 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Diepenbeek | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 7.6% | – | 34.6% | ranked 557 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 19.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 117 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 83.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 84 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 10,637 | 419,438 | 5,783,434 | ranked 142 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 8.53 ‰ inh. | 6.04 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 42 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Diepenbeek | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 88.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 59 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Diepenbeek | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,984 | 94,292 | 1,170,010 | ranked 172 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99.9 ‰ inh. | 103.8 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 310 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,532 € | 23,642 € | 24,247 € | ranked 200 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,003 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 159 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 351,400 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 161 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 240,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 174 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Diepenbeek | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.32 | 1.26 | 1.25 | ranked 147 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.5% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 410 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Diepenbeek | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.5% | 12.3% | 6.4% | ranked 333 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.5% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 508 of 551 |
Population of Diepenbeek over time
Diepenbeek had 18,906 residents in 2016 and 19,867 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,157 |
| 2022 | 19,241 |
| 2023 | 19,423 |
| 2024 | 19,607 |
| 2025 | 19,788 |
| 2026 | 19,867 |
Where is Diepenbeek?
Business sectors: Diepenbeek
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical21.3% ×1.1
- Construction14.4% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade13.5% ×0.9
- Other service activities8.3% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.2% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.0% ×1.3
- Manufacturing4.8% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Diepenbeek
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Diepenbeek?
Diepenbeek has 19,867 residents (2026), ranking 176 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Diepenbeek?
Diepenbeek covers 41.4 km², with a density of 480 people per km².
Is the population of Diepenbeek growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Diepenbeek went from 18,906 to 19,867, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Diepenbeek?
Diepenbeek is in Limburg. It belongs to Hasselt (arrondissement). Latitude 50.907, longitude 5.418.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Diepenbeek?
In Diepenbeek, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 7.6% (2024), ranking 557 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
Share of inhabitants under 20: what is the figure for Diepenbeek?
In Diepenbeek, “Share of inhabitants under 20” stands at 18.4% (2026), ranking 537 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Diepenbeek?
In Diepenbeek, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,059 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Diepenbeek?
The nearest to Diepenbeek are Hasselt (6.1 km), Bilzen-Hoeselt (7.9 km), Alken (8.4 km), Genk (8.8 km), Wellen (9.3 km).
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