Oudsbergen: population and statistics
Oudsbergen has a population of 24,005 (2026) across 116.4 km², or 206 people per km². It ranks 129 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 24,005 residents
- 116.4 km²
- 206 people/km²
- 82 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Limburg, Oudsbergen ranks No. 15 by population.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,043 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Limburg for “Median selling price of apartments”.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Administrative poverty risk”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,298 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is As, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Maasmechelen (40,653 residents), 9.3 km away.
Oudsbergen in numbers
All indicators for Oudsbergen
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 | Oudsbergen | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.1% | 23.3% | 21.7% | ranked 159 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.7% | 20.0% | 21.5% | ranked 474 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oudsbergen | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 6.6% | – | 34.6% | ranked 562 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 20.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 80 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 83.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 114 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 10,374 | 419,438 | 5,783,434 | ranked 149 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.85 ‰ inh. | 6.04 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 237 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oudsbergen | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 91.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 29 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oudsbergen | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 2,800 | 94,292 | 1,170,010 | ranked 106 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 116.6 ‰ inh. | 103.8 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 152 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,949 € | 23,642 € | 24,247 € | ranked 305 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,610 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 197 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 320,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 232 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 310,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 30 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Oudsbergen | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.38 | 1.26 | 1.25 | ranked 66 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 13.7% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 500 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Oudsbergen | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.0% | 12.3% | 6.4% | ranked 248 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.7% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 484 of 551 |
Population of Oudsbergen over time
Oudsbergen had 23,379 residents in 2016 and 24,005 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,520 |
| 2022 | 23,611 |
| 2023 | 23,791 |
| 2024 | 23,875 |
| 2025 | 23,871 |
| 2026 | 24,005 |
Where is Oudsbergen?
Business sectors: Oudsbergen
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction18.4% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical16.6% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade13.7% ×0.9
- Manufacturing8.0% ×1.7
- Other service activities7.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.7% ×1.4
- Health and social work5.1% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Oudsbergen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oudsbergen?
Oudsbergen has 24,005 residents (2026), ranking 129 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Oudsbergen?
Oudsbergen covers 116.4 km², with a density of 206 people per km².
Is the population of Oudsbergen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oudsbergen went from 23,379 to 24,005, a change of +2.7%.
Where is Oudsbergen?
Oudsbergen is in Limburg. It belongs to Maaseik (arrondissement). Latitude 51.050, longitude 5.600.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Oudsbergen?
In Oudsbergen, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 6.6% (2024), ranking 562 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Oudsbergen?
In Oudsbergen, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 91.1% (2024), ranking 29 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oudsbergen?
In Oudsbergen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,043 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oudsbergen?
The nearest to Oudsbergen are As (5.7 km), Dilsen-Stokkem (8.5 km), Maasmechelen (9.3 km), Bree (9.3 km), Genk (12 km).
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