Heusden-Zolder: population and statistics
Heusden-Zolder has a population of 35,032 (2026) across 53.4 km², or 656 people per km². It ranks 70 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 35,032 residents
- 53.4 km²
- 656 people/km²
- 40 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Limburg, Heusden-Zolder ranks No. 9 by population.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 19.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,041 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Limburg for “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,479 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Beringen, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hasselt (90,914 residents), 14 km away.
Heusden-Zolder in numbers
All indicators for Heusden-Zolder
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 | Heusden-Zolder | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 23.3% | 21.7% | ranked 297 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.6% | 20.0% | 21.5% | ranked 271 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Heusden-Zolder | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 10.3% | – | 34.6% | ranked 538 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 18.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 169 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 84.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 59 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 14,677 | 419,438 | 5,783,434 | ranked 88 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.15 ‰ inh. | 6.04 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 210 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Heusden-Zolder | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 95.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 5 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Heusden-Zolder | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 3,841 | 94,292 | 1,170,010 | ranked 57 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.6 ‰ inh. | 103.8 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 217 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,449 € | 23,642 € | 24,247 € | ranked 395 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,331 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 407 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 325,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 219 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 270,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 91 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Heusden-Zolder | 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 | Heusden-Zolder | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 9.5% | 12.3% | 6.4% | ranked 156 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.3% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 198 of 551 |
Population of Heusden-Zolder over time
Heusden-Zolder had 33,011 residents in 2016 and 35,032 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 34,207 |
| 2022 | 34,243 |
| 2023 | 34,623 |
| 2024 | 35,017 |
| 2025 | 34,985 |
| 2026 | 35,032 |
Where is Heusden-Zolder?
Business sectors: Heusden-Zolder
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction19.4% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical18.6% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade15.2% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.6% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.4% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Heusden-Zolder
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heusden-Zolder?
Heusden-Zolder has 35,032 residents (2026), ranking 70 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Heusden-Zolder?
Heusden-Zolder covers 53.4 km², with a density of 656 people per km².
Is the population of Heusden-Zolder growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Heusden-Zolder went from 33,011 to 35,032, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Heusden-Zolder?
Heusden-Zolder is in Limburg. It belongs to Hasselt (arrondissement). Latitude 51.050, longitude 5.283.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Heusden-Zolder?
In Heusden-Zolder, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 95.1% (2024), ranking 5 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Heusden-Zolder?
In Heusden-Zolder, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 10.3% (2024), ranking 538 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Heusden-Zolder?
In Heusden-Zolder, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,041 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Heusden-Zolder?
The nearest to Heusden-Zolder are Beringen (5.0 km), Houthalen-Helchteren (7.2 km), Leopoldsburg (7.7 km), Zonhoven (9.2 km), Lummen (9.4 km).
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