Gingelom: population and statistics
Gingelom has a population of 8,755 (2026) across 56.3 km², or 155 people per km². It ranks 392 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,755 residents
- 56.3 km²
- 155 people/km²
- 76 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Limburg, Gingelom ranks No. 31 by population.
Administrative poverty risk: 4.7% in Gingelom, compared with an average of 6.9% in Limburg and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 15.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,096 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Limburg for “Net taxable income per inhabitant”.
- “Administrative poverty risk”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,891 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Landen (16,458 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,384 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Gingelom in numbers
All indicators for Gingelom
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 | Gingelom | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 23.3% | 21.7% | ranked 348 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.0% | 20.0% | 21.5% | ranked 346 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gingelom | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 37.3% | – | 34.6% | ranked 254 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 16.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 218 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 84.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 61 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,876 | 419,438 | 5,783,434 | ranked 399 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.84 ‰ inh. | 6.04 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 240 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gingelom | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 78.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 238 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gingelom | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 883 | 94,292 | 1,170,010 | ranked 387 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.9 ‰ inh. | 103.8 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 299 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,893 € | 23,642 € | 24,247 € | ranked 104 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,925 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 166 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 250,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 420 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gingelom | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.38 | 1.26 | 1.25 | ranked 66 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 14.5% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 474 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Gingelom | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.5% | 12.3% | 6.4% | ranked 411 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.7% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 484 of 551 |
Population of Gingelom over time
Gingelom had 8,377 residents in 2016 and 8,755 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,426 |
| 2022 | 8,483 |
| 2023 | 8,670 |
| 2024 | 8,732 |
| 2025 | 8,788 |
| 2026 | 8,755 |
Where is Gingelom?
Business sectors: Gingelom
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical15.6% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade15.1% ×1.0
- Construction12.6% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.1% ×2.7
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.3
- Information and communication6.7% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.2% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Gingelom
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gingelom?
Gingelom has 8,755 residents (2026), ranking 392 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Gingelom?
Gingelom covers 56.3 km², with a density of 155 people per km².
Is the population of Gingelom growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gingelom went from 8,377 to 8,755, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Gingelom?
Gingelom is in Limburg. It belongs to Hasselt (arrondissement). Latitude 50.749, longitude 5.133.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Gingelom?
In Gingelom, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 4.7% (2023), ranking 484 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Gingelom?
In Gingelom, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 84.8% (2024), ranking 61 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gingelom?
In Gingelom, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,096 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gingelom?
The nearest to Gingelom are Landen (3.7 km), Lincent (7.9 km), Berloz (8.0 km), Linter (8.1 km), Sint-Truiden (8.3 km).
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