Hasselt: population and statistics
Hasselt has a population of 90,914 (2026) across 136.7 km², or 665 people per km². It ranks 14 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 90,914 residents
- 136.7 km²
- 665 people/km²
- 42 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Limburg, Hasselt ranks No. 1 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 25.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,062 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Limburg for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Limburg for “Number of dwellings”.
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 20”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,141 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Diepenbeek, 6.1 km away.
Hasselt in numbers
All indicators for Hasselt
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 | Hasselt | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.8% | 23.3% | 21.7% | ranked 66 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 18.5% | 20.0% | 21.5% | ranked 534 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hasselt | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 17.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 487 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 15.8% | – | 15.3% | ranked 253 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 77.2% | – | 79.9% | ranked 397 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 46,132 | 419,438 | 5,783,434 | ranked 14 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.19 ‰ inh. | 6.04 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 207 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hasselt | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 85.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 123 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hasselt | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 11,905 | 94,292 | 1,170,010 | ranked 7 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 130.9 ‰ inh. | 103.8 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 64 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,226 € | 23,642 € | 24,247 € | ranked 149 of 564 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 359,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 152 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 265,050 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 111 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hasselt | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.10 | 1.26 | 1.25 | ranked 468 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 23.8% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 98 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Hasselt | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 9.0% | 12.3% | 6.4% | ranked 175 of 564 |
Population of Hasselt over time
Hasselt had 85,044 residents in 2016 and 90,914 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 87,532 |
| 2022 | 88,119 |
| 2023 | 89,077 |
| 2024 | 89,585 |
| 2025 | 90,249 |
| 2026 | 90,914 |
Where is Hasselt?
Business sectors: Hasselt
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical25.8% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade13.3% ×0.9
- Construction11.0% ×0.8
- Information and communication6.8% ×1.2
- Health and social work6.2% ×1.3
- Other service activities6.2% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Hasselt
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hasselt?
Hasselt has 90,914 residents (2026), ranking 14 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Hasselt?
Hasselt covers 136.7 km², with a density of 665 people per km².
Is the population of Hasselt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hasselt went from 85,044 to 90,914, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Hasselt?
Hasselt is in Limburg. It belongs to Hasselt (arrondissement). Latitude 50.930, longitude 5.338.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Hasselt?
In Hasselt, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 11,905 (2024), ranking 7 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Hasselt?
In Hasselt, “Number of dwellings” stands at 46,132 (2024), ranking 14 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hasselt?
In Hasselt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,062 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hasselt?
The nearest to Hasselt are Diepenbeek (6.1 km), Zonhoven (6.4 km), Alken (6.4 km), Wellen (10 km), Lummen (11 km).
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