Tessenderlo-Ham: population and statistics
Tessenderlo-Ham has a population of 30,827 (2026) across 84.4 km², or 365 people per km². It ranks 86 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 30,827 residents
- 84.4 km²
- 365 people/km²
- 27 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Limburg, Tessenderlo-Ham ranks No. 12 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 17.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,044 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,825 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Meerhout, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Beringen (49,034 residents), 8.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,176 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Tessenderlo-Ham in numbers
All indicators for Tessenderlo-Ham
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 | Tessenderlo-Ham | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 23.3% | 21.7% | ranked 212 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.8% | 20.0% | 21.5% | ranked 469 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tessenderlo-Ham | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 9.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 543 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 21.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 51 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.7% | – | 79.9% | ranked 235 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 14,029 | 419,438 | 5,783,434 | ranked 96 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.96 ‰ inh. | 6.04 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 86 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tessenderlo-Ham | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 88.0% | – | 76.7% | ranked 71 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tessenderlo-Ham | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 3,103 | 94,292 | 1,170,010 | ranked 93 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.7 ‰ inh. | 103.8 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 300 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,391 € | 23,642 € | 24,247 € | ranked 208 of 564 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 301,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 279 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 230,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 193 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tessenderlo-Ham | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.32 | 1.26 | 1.25 | ranked 147 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 14.9% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 449 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Tessenderlo-Ham | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.9% | 12.3% | 6.4% | ranked 307 of 564 |
Population of Tessenderlo-Ham over time
Tessenderlo-Ham had 29,021 residents in 2016 and 30,827 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,912 |
| 2022 | 30,047 |
| 2023 | 30,175 |
| 2024 | 30,349 |
| 2025 | 30,645 |
| 2026 | 30,827 |
Where is Tessenderlo-Ham?
Business sectors: Tessenderlo-Ham
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical17.7% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade16.2% ×1.1
- Construction15.3% ×1.1
- Other service activities9.4% ×1.4
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.5% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Tessenderlo-Ham
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tessenderlo-Ham?
Tessenderlo-Ham has 30,827 residents (2026), ranking 86 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Tessenderlo-Ham?
Tessenderlo-Ham covers 84.4 km², with a density of 365 people per km².
Is the population of Tessenderlo-Ham growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tessenderlo-Ham went from 29,021 to 30,827, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Tessenderlo-Ham?
Tessenderlo-Ham is in Limburg. It belongs to Hasselt (arrondissement). Latitude 51.078, longitude 5.124.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Tessenderlo-Ham?
In Tessenderlo-Ham, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 9.7% (2024), ranking 543 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Tessenderlo-Ham?
In Tessenderlo-Ham, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 88.0% (2024), ranking 71 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tessenderlo-Ham?
In Tessenderlo-Ham, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,044 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tessenderlo-Ham?
The nearest to Tessenderlo-Ham are Meerhout (6.8 km), Laakdal (7.3 km), Beringen (8.1 km), Leopoldsburg (10 km), Balen (11 km).