Dilsen-Stokkem: population and statistics
Dilsen-Stokkem has a population of 21,677 (2026) across 65.9 km², or 329 people per km². It ranks 153 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 21,677 residents
- 65.9 km²
- 329 people/km²
- 35 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Limburg, Dilsen-Stokkem ranks No. 17 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 14.4% in Dilsen-Stokkem, compared with an average of 12.3% in Limburg and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,062 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built after 2001”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,227 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Maasmechelen (40,653 residents), 4.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,248 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Dilsen-Stokkem in numbers
All indicators for Dilsen-Stokkem
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 | Dilsen-Stokkem | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.6% | 23.3% | 21.7% | ranked 286 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.8% | 20.0% | 21.5% | ranked 377 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dilsen-Stokkem | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 13.4% | – | 34.6% | ranked 515 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 21.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 34 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 219 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 9,558 | 419,438 | 5,783,434 | ranked 168 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.05 ‰ inh. | 6.04 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 136 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dilsen-Stokkem | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 85.4% | – | 76.7% | ranked 119 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dilsen-Stokkem | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 2,130 | 94,292 | 1,170,010 | ranked 156 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.3 ‰ inh. | 103.8 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 324 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,114 € | 23,642 € | 24,247 € | ranked 425 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,004 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 360 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 277,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 353 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 248,218 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 155 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dilsen-Stokkem | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.31 | 1.26 | 1.25 | ranked 167 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 16.0% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 375 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Dilsen-Stokkem | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 14.4% | 12.3% | 6.4% | ranked 83 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.7% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 299 of 551 |
Population of Dilsen-Stokkem over time
Dilsen-Stokkem had 20,287 residents in 2016 and 21,677 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,819 |
| 2022 | 20,995 |
| 2023 | 21,305 |
| 2024 | 21,346 |
| 2025 | 21,486 |
| 2026 | 21,677 |
Where is Dilsen-Stokkem?
Business sectors: Dilsen-Stokkem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.4% ×1.2
- Construction18.3% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical13.6% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.3
- Manufacturing6.8% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×1.0
- Health and social work4.7% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Dilsen-Stokkem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dilsen-Stokkem?
Dilsen-Stokkem has 21,677 residents (2026), ranking 153 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Dilsen-Stokkem?
Dilsen-Stokkem covers 65.9 km², with a density of 329 people per km².
Is the population of Dilsen-Stokkem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dilsen-Stokkem went from 20,287 to 21,677, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Dilsen-Stokkem?
Dilsen-Stokkem is in Limburg. It belongs to Maaseik (arrondissement). Latitude 51.031, longitude 5.718.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Dilsen-Stokkem?
In Dilsen-Stokkem, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 21.9% (2024), ranking 34 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Dilsen-Stokkem?
In Dilsen-Stokkem, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 14.4% (2026), ranking 83 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dilsen-Stokkem?
In Dilsen-Stokkem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,062 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dilsen-Stokkem?
The nearest to Dilsen-Stokkem are Maasmechelen (4.0 km), Oudsbergen (8.5 km), Maaseik (9.2 km), As (10 km), Kinrooi (13 km).
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