Hamont-Achel: population and statistics
Hamont-Achel has a population of 14,572 (2026) across 43.7 km², or 333 people per km². It ranks 256 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,572 residents
- 43.7 km²
- 333 people/km²
- 33 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Limburg, Hamont-Achel ranks No. 24 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 37.3% in Hamont-Achel, compared with an average of 12.3% in Limburg and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,056 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Limburg for “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”.
- Number 1 in Limburg for “Median selling price of houses”.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,125 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pelt (34,698 residents), 8.9 km away.
Hamont-Achel in numbers
All indicators for Hamont-Achel
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 | Hamont-Achel | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.7% | 23.3% | 21.7% | ranked 70 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.9% | 20.0% | 21.5% | ranked 463 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hamont-Achel | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 10.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 540 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 16.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 239 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.7% | – | 79.9% | ranked 235 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,531 | 419,438 | 5,783,434 | ranked 266 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.62 ‰ inh. | 6.04 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 107 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hamont-Achel | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 89.9% | – | 76.7% | ranked 46 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hamont-Achel | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,373 | 94,292 | 1,170,010 | ranked 273 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.2 ‰ inh. | 103.8 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 361 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,747 € | 23,642 € | 24,247 € | ranked 449 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,793 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 377 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 361,250 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 145 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 237,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 184 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hamont-Achel | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.26 | 1.26 | 1.25 | ranked 258 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.1% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 309 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Hamont-Achel | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 37.3% | 12.3% | 6.4% | ranked 12 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.4% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 247 of 551 |
Population of Hamont-Achel over time
Hamont-Achel had 14,356 residents in 2016 and 14,572 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,337 |
| 2022 | 14,375 |
| 2023 | 14,458 |
| 2024 | 14,507 |
| 2025 | 14,568 |
| 2026 | 14,572 |
Where is Hamont-Achel?
Business sectors: Hamont-Achel
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction17.9% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical17.3% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade15.5% ×1.0
- Manufacturing8.2% ×1.7
- Other service activities7.1% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.4% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Hamont-Achel
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hamont-Achel?
Hamont-Achel has 14,572 residents (2026), ranking 256 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Hamont-Achel?
Hamont-Achel covers 43.7 km², with a density of 333 people per km².
Is the population of Hamont-Achel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hamont-Achel went from 14,356 to 14,572, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Hamont-Achel?
Hamont-Achel is in Limburg. It belongs to Maaseik (arrondissement). Latitude 51.250, longitude 5.533.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Hamont-Achel?
In Hamont-Achel, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 37.3% (2026), ranking 12 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Hamont-Achel?
In Hamont-Achel, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 10.2% (2024), ranking 540 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hamont-Achel?
In Hamont-Achel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,056 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hamont-Achel?
The nearest to Hamont-Achel are Pelt (8.9 km), Bocholt (9.2 km), Bree (13 km), Peer (14 km), Lommel (15 km).
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