Nieuwerkerken: population and statistics
Nieuwerkerken has a population of 7,340 (2026) across 22.5 km², or 326 people per km². It ranks 431 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,340 residents
- 22.5 km²
- 326 people/km²
- 49 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Limburg, Nieuwerkerken ranks No. 36 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 20: 19.1% in Nieuwerkerken, compared with an average of 20.0% in Limburg and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 16.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,079 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 20”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,153 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sint-Truiden (41,987 residents), 5.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,316 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Nieuwerkerken in numbers
All indicators for Nieuwerkerken
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 | Nieuwerkerken | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.3% | 23.3% | 21.7% | ranked 149 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.1% | 20.0% | 21.5% | ranked 517 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nieuwerkerken | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 12.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 527 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 19.5% | – | 15.3% | ranked 108 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 85.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 46 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,187 | 419,438 | 5,783,434 | ranked 442 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.44 ‰ inh. | 6.04 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 276 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nieuwerkerken | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 81.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 192 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nieuwerkerken | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 826 | 94,292 | 1,170,010 | ranked 408 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 112.5 ‰ inh. | 103.8 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 185 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,446 € | 23,642 € | 24,247 € | ranked 267 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,474 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 212 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 280,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 341 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nieuwerkerken | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.34 | 1.26 | 1.25 | ranked 112 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.1% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 309 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Nieuwerkerken | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 6.5% | 12.3% | 6.4% | ranked 276 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.6% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 396 of 551 |
Population of Nieuwerkerken over time
Nieuwerkerken had 6,865 residents in 2016 and 7,340 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,062 |
| 2022 | 7,027 |
| 2023 | 7,190 |
| 2024 | 7,295 |
| 2025 | 7,328 |
| 2026 | 7,340 |
Where is Nieuwerkerken?
Business sectors: Nieuwerkerken
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction16.7% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical14.0% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade13.8% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.9% ×2.6
- Other service activities7.7% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×1.2
- Information and communication5.6% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.0% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Nieuwerkerken
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nieuwerkerken?
Nieuwerkerken has 7,340 residents (2026), ranking 431 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Nieuwerkerken?
Nieuwerkerken covers 22.5 km², with a density of 326 people per km².
Is the population of Nieuwerkerken growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nieuwerkerken went from 6,865 to 7,340, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Nieuwerkerken?
Nieuwerkerken is in Limburg. It belongs to Hasselt (arrondissement). Latitude 50.867, longitude 5.200.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Nieuwerkerken?
In Nieuwerkerken, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 12.2% (2024), ranking 527 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
Share of inhabitants under 20: what is the figure for Nieuwerkerken?
In Nieuwerkerken, “Share of inhabitants under 20” stands at 19.1% (2026), ranking 517 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nieuwerkerken?
In Nieuwerkerken, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,079 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nieuwerkerken?
The nearest to Nieuwerkerken are Sint-Truiden (5.7 km), Geetbets (6.1 km), Alken (7.6 km), Zoutleeuw (7.7 km), Herk-de-Stad (8.5 km).
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