Leopoldsburg: population and statistics
Leopoldsburg has a population of 16,973 (2026) across 22.6 km², or 751 people per km². It ranks 217 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 16,973 residents
- 22.6 km²
- 751 people/km²
- 49 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Limburg, Leopoldsburg ranks No. 20 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.40 ‰ inh. in Leopoldsburg, compared with an average of 6.04 ‰ inh. in Limburg and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 78.5 ‰ inh. in Leopoldsburg, compared with an average of 103.8 ‰ inh. in Limburg and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 19.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,029 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Limburg for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Limburg for “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,165 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Heusden-Zolder (35,032 residents), 7.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,116 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Leopoldsburg in numbers
All indicators for Leopoldsburg
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 | Leopoldsburg | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.0% | 23.3% | 21.7% | ranked 247 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.3% | 20.0% | 21.5% | ranked 302 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leopoldsburg | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 19.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 452 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 19.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 125 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 82.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 148 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 7,671 | 419,438 | 5,783,434 | ranked 224 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 9.40 ‰ inh. | 6.04 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 21 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Leopoldsburg | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 84.4% | – | 76.7% | ranked 137 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leopoldsburg | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,332 | 94,292 | 1,170,010 | ranked 280 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.5 ‰ inh. | 103.8 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 461 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,554 € | 23,642 € | 24,247 € | ranked 389 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,103 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 417 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 276,250 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 355 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 210,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 238 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Leopoldsburg | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.18 | 1.26 | 1.25 | ranked 384 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 19.5% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 206 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Leopoldsburg | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 11.0% | 12.3% | 6.4% | ranked 127 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.9% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 226 of 551 |
Population of Leopoldsburg over time
Leopoldsburg had 15,358 residents in 2016 and 16,973 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,065 |
| 2022 | 16,125 |
| 2023 | 16,407 |
| 2024 | 16,607 |
| 2025 | 16,858 |
| 2026 | 16,973 |
Where is Leopoldsburg?
Business sectors: Leopoldsburg
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction19.7% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade17.6% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical13.8% ×0.7
- Other service activities10.5% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services7.2% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.7% ×1.2
- Health and social work4.6% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Leopoldsburg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leopoldsburg?
Leopoldsburg has 16,973 residents (2026), ranking 217 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Leopoldsburg?
Leopoldsburg covers 22.6 km², with a density of 751 people per km².
Is the population of Leopoldsburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Leopoldsburg went from 15,358 to 16,973, a change of +10.5%.
Where is Leopoldsburg?
Leopoldsburg is in Limburg. It belongs to Hasselt (arrondissement). Latitude 51.117, longitude 5.256.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Leopoldsburg?
In Leopoldsburg, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.40 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 21 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Leopoldsburg?
In Leopoldsburg, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 78.5 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 461 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Leopoldsburg?
In Leopoldsburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,029 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Leopoldsburg?
The nearest to Leopoldsburg are Heusden-Zolder (7.7 km), Balen (8.5 km), Hechtel-Eksel (8.8 km), Beringen (9.7 km), Tessenderlo-Ham (10 km).
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