Kinrooi: population and statistics
Kinrooi has a population of 12,556 (2026) across 54.8 km², or 229 people per km². It ranks 298 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,556 residents
- 54.8 km²
- 229 people/km²
- 32 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Limburg, Kinrooi ranks No. 28 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 24.1% in Kinrooi, compared with an average of 12.3% in Limburg and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,072 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,675 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Maaseik (25,896 residents), 5.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,288 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Kinrooi in numbers
All indicators for Kinrooi
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 | Kinrooi | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.2% | 23.3% | 21.7% | ranked 95 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.3% | 20.0% | 21.5% | ranked 504 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kinrooi | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 11.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 532 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 17.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 196 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 82.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 130 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,780 | 419,438 | 5,783,434 | ranked 300 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.75 ‰ inh. | 6.04 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 246 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kinrooi | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 89.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 48 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kinrooi | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,282 | 94,292 | 1,170,010 | ranked 292 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.1 ‰ inh. | 103.8 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 284 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,400 € | 23,642 € | 24,247 € | ranked 401 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,292 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 328 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 300,111 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 281 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kinrooi | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.31 | 1.26 | 1.25 | ranked 167 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.3% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 424 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Kinrooi | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 24.1% | 12.3% | 6.4% | ranked 31 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.4% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 317 of 551 |
Population of Kinrooi over time
Kinrooi had 12,309 residents in 2016 and 12,556 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,216 |
| 2022 | 12,258 |
| 2023 | 12,330 |
| 2024 | 12,406 |
| 2025 | 12,527 |
| 2026 | 12,556 |
Where is Kinrooi?
Business sectors: Kinrooi
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction17.4% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade14.5% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.9% ×2.8
- Professional, scientific and technical11.6% ×0.6
- Other service activities9.5% ×1.4
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.8% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Kinrooi
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kinrooi?
Kinrooi has 12,556 residents (2026), ranking 298 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Kinrooi?
Kinrooi covers 54.8 km², with a density of 229 people per km².
Is the population of Kinrooi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kinrooi went from 12,309 to 12,556, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Kinrooi?
Kinrooi is in Limburg. It belongs to Maaseik (arrondissement). Latitude 51.145, longitude 5.740.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Kinrooi?
In Kinrooi, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 11.1% (2024), ranking 532 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Kinrooi?
In Kinrooi, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 24.1% (2026), ranking 31 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kinrooi?
In Kinrooi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,072 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kinrooi?
The nearest to Kinrooi are Maaseik (5.7 km), Bree (11 km), Bocholt (12 km), Dilsen-Stokkem (13 km), Oudsbergen (14 km).
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