Maaseik: population and statistics
Maaseik has a population of 25,896 (2026) across 77.2 km², or 336 people per km². It ranks 116 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 25,896 residents
- 77.2 km²
- 336 people/km²
- 30 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Limburg, Maaseik ranks No. 14 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 17.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,068 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,810 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kinrooi, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Maasmechelen (40,653 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,272 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Maaseik in numbers
All indicators for Maaseik
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 | Maaseik | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.5% | 23.3% | 21.7% | ranked 81 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.4% | 20.0% | 21.5% | ranked 496 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Maaseik | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 12.6% | – | 34.6% | ranked 525 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 18.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 143 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 229 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 12,650 | 419,438 | 5,783,434 | ranked 111 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.72 ‰ inh. | 6.04 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 156 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Maaseik | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 90.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 43 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Maaseik | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 2,487 | 94,292 | 1,170,010 | ranked 122 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96.0 ‰ inh. | 103.8 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 348 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,182 € | 23,642 € | 24,247 € | ranked 359 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,083 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 349 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 321,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 230 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 245,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 161 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Maaseik | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.24 | 1.26 | 1.25 | ranked 291 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 19.0% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 219 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Maaseik | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 17.8% | 12.3% | 6.4% | ranked 55 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.5% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 245 of 551 |
Population of Maaseik over time
Maaseik had 25,133 residents in 2016 and 25,896 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,389 |
| 2022 | 25,524 |
| 2023 | 25,737 |
| 2024 | 25,823 |
| 2025 | 25,828 |
| 2026 | 25,896 |
Where is Maaseik?
Business sectors: Maaseik
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical17.0% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade16.5% ×1.1
- Construction16.3% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.2% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.4% ×1.2
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Maaseik
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maaseik?
Maaseik has 25,896 residents (2026), ranking 116 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Maaseik?
Maaseik covers 77.2 km², with a density of 336 people per km².
Is the population of Maaseik growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Maaseik went from 25,133 to 25,896, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Maaseik?
Maaseik is in Limburg. It belongs to Maaseik (arrondissement). Latitude 51.102, longitude 5.786.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Maaseik?
In Maaseik, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 12.6% (2024), ranking 525 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Maaseik?
In Maaseik, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 90.3% (2024), ranking 43 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Maaseik?
In Maaseik, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,068 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Maaseik?
The nearest to Maaseik are Kinrooi (5.7 km), Dilsen-Stokkem (9.2 km), Maasmechelen (13 km), Oudsbergen (14 km), Bree (15 km).
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