Tongeren-Borgloon: population and statistics
Tongeren-Borgloon has a population of 44,239 (2026) across 139.1 km², or 318 people per km². It ranks 43 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 44,239 residents
- 139.1 km²
- 318 people/km²
- 78 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Limburg, Tongeren-Borgloon ranks No. 4 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 15.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,089 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,486 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wellen, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hasselt (90,914 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,356 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Tongeren-Borgloon in numbers
All indicators for Tongeren-Borgloon
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 | Tongeren-Borgloon | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.6% | 23.3% | 21.7% | ranked 74 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.4% | 20.0% | 21.5% | ranked 496 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tongeren-Borgloon | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 28.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 329 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 14.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 337 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 334 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 21,149 | 419,438 | 5,783,434 | ranked 44 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.12 ‰ inh. | 6.04 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 216 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tongeren-Borgloon | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 75.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 309 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tongeren-Borgloon | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 4,516 | 94,292 | 1,170,010 | ranked 42 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.1 ‰ inh. | 103.8 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 284 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,794 € | 23,642 € | 24,247 € | ranked 317 of 564 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 276,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 354 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 225,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 205 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tongeren-Borgloon | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.19 | 1.26 | 1.25 | ranked 374 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 21.2% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 159 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Tongeren-Borgloon | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 8.3% | 12.3% | 6.4% | ranked 197 of 564 |
Population of Tongeren-Borgloon over time
Tongeren-Borgloon had 41,299 residents in 2016 and 44,239 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 42,347 |
| 2022 | 42,834 |
| 2023 | 43,370 |
| 2024 | 43,718 |
| 2025 | 43,980 |
| 2026 | 44,239 |
Where is Tongeren-Borgloon?
Business sectors: Tongeren-Borgloon
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical15.9% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade15.8% ×1.1
- Construction13.4% ×1.0
- Other service activities8.7% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.0% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×1.1
- Manufacturing4.9% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Tongeren-Borgloon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tongeren-Borgloon?
Tongeren-Borgloon has 44,239 residents (2026), ranking 43 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Tongeren-Borgloon?
Tongeren-Borgloon covers 139.1 km², with a density of 318 people per km².
Is the population of Tongeren-Borgloon growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tongeren-Borgloon went from 41,299 to 44,239, a change of +7.1%.
Where is Tongeren-Borgloon?
Tongeren-Borgloon is in Limburg. It belongs to Tongeren (arrondissement). Latitude 50.794, longitude 5.404.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Tongeren-Borgloon?
In Tongeren-Borgloon, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 4,516 (2024), ranking 42 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Tongeren-Borgloon?
In Tongeren-Borgloon, “Number of dwellings” stands at 21,149 (2024), ranking 44 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tongeren-Borgloon?
In Tongeren-Borgloon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,089 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tongeren-Borgloon?
The nearest to Tongeren-Borgloon are Wellen (6.8 km), Oreye (7.2 km), Herstappe (7.6 km), Crisnée (8.6 km), Heers (8.7 km).
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