Sint-Truiden: population and statistics
Sint-Truiden has a population of 41,987 (2026) across 107.1 km², or 392 people per km². It ranks 48 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 41,987 residents
- 107.1 km²
- 392 people/km²
- 49 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Limburg, Sint-Truiden ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 20: 18.6% in Sint-Truiden, compared with an average of 20.0% in Limburg and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,086 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Limburg for “Households without a car”.
- “Share of inhabitants under 20”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,003 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Nieuwerkerken, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hasselt (90,914 residents), 17 km away.
Sint-Truiden in numbers
All indicators for Sint-Truiden
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 | Sint-Truiden | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.3% | 23.3% | 21.7% | ranked 46 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 18.6% | 20.0% | 21.5% | ranked 531 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sint-Truiden | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 24.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 380 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 13.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 361 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 78.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 336 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 20,331 | 419,438 | 5,783,434 | ranked 47 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.71 ‰ inh. | 6.04 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 157 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sint-Truiden | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 75.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 298 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sint-Truiden | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 4,526 | 94,292 | 1,170,010 | ranked 41 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.8 ‰ inh. | 103.8 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 236 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,098 € | 23,642 € | 24,247 € | ranked 295 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,782 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 378 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 285,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 323 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 225,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 205 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sint-Truiden | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.11 | 1.26 | 1.25 | ranked 457 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 24.5% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 90 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Sint-Truiden | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 8.7% | 12.3% | 6.4% | ranked 185 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.3% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 198 of 551 |
Population of Sint-Truiden over time
Sint-Truiden had 40,158 residents in 2016 and 41,987 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 40,557 |
| 2022 | 40,845 |
| 2023 | 41,353 |
| 2024 | 41,469 |
| 2025 | 41,743 |
| 2026 | 41,987 |
Where is Sint-Truiden?
Business sectors: Sint-Truiden
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical16.9% ×0.8
- Construction11.9% ×0.9
- Other service activities8.5% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.2% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.9
- Information and communication4.9% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Sint-Truiden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sint-Truiden?
Sint-Truiden has 41,987 residents (2026), ranking 48 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Sint-Truiden?
Sint-Truiden covers 107.1 km², with a density of 392 people per km².
Is the population of Sint-Truiden growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sint-Truiden went from 40,158 to 41,987, a change of +4.6%.
Where is Sint-Truiden?
Sint-Truiden is in Limburg. It belongs to Hasselt (arrondissement). Latitude 50.817, longitude 5.183.
Share of inhabitants under 20: what is the figure for Sint-Truiden?
In Sint-Truiden, “Share of inhabitants under 20” stands at 18.6% (2026), ranking 531 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.5%.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Sint-Truiden?
In Sint-Truiden, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 4,526 (2024), ranking 41 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sint-Truiden?
In Sint-Truiden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,086 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sint-Truiden?
The nearest to Sint-Truiden are Nieuwerkerken (5.7 km), Zoutleeuw (5.9 km), Gingelom (8.3 km), Geetbets (8.8 km), Linter (9.6 km).
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