Beauvechain: population and statistics
Beauvechain has a population of 7,248 (2026) across 38.6 km², or 188 people per km². It ranks 432 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,248 residents
- 38.6 km²
- 188 people/km²
- 78 m
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Walloon Brabant, Beauvechain ranks No. 23 by population.
Cars per household: 1.47 in Beauvechain, compared with an average of 1.30 in Walloon Brabant and 1.07 nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 22.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,097 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Cars per household”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,402 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bierbeek (10,926 residents), 5.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,388 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Beauvechain in numbers
All indicators for Beauvechain
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 | Beauvechain | Walloon Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.0% | 21.6% | 21.7% | ranked 339 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.7% | 21.8% | 21.5% | ranked 148 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beauvechain | Walloon Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 42.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 190 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 15.5% | – | 15.3% | ranked 272 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 85.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 46 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,015 | 188,756 | 5,783,434 | ranked 453 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.70 ‰ inh. | 2.52 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 438 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Beauvechain | Walloon Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 92.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 20 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beauvechain | Walloon Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 942 | 50,462 | 1,170,010 | ranked 372 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 130.0 ‰ inh. | 121.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 70 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 27,431 € | 26,721 € | 24,247 € | ranked 82 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,801 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 86 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 396,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 103 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Beauvechain | Walloon Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.47 | 1.30 | 1.25 | ranked 18 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 12.9% | 18.5% | 17.6% | ranked 522 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Beauvechain | Walloon Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.2% | 10.7% | 6.4% | ranked 237 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.8% | 8.3% | 7.0% | ranked 290 of 551 |
Population of Beauvechain over time
Beauvechain had 7,104 residents in 2016 and 7,248 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,190 |
| 2022 | 7,173 |
| 2023 | 7,232 |
| 2024 | 7,233 |
| 2025 | 7,242 |
| 2026 | 7,248 |
Where is Beauvechain?
Business sectors: Beauvechain
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical22.2% ×1.1
- Construction11.7% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade10.8% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.5% ×2.0
- Administrative and support services8.4% ×1.3
- Information and communication7.0% ×1.3
- Other service activities5.9% ×0.9
- Health and social work4.9% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Beauvechain
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beauvechain?
Beauvechain has 7,248 residents (2026), ranking 432 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Beauvechain?
Beauvechain covers 38.6 km², with a density of 188 people per km².
Is the population of Beauvechain growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Beauvechain went from 7,104 to 7,248, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Beauvechain?
Beauvechain is in Walloon Brabant. It belongs to Nivelles (arrondissement). Latitude 50.783, longitude 4.767.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Beauvechain?
In Beauvechain, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 92.2% (2024), ranking 20 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
Cars per household: what is the figure for Beauvechain?
In Beauvechain, “Cars per household” stands at 1.47 (2025), ranking 18 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 1.25.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Beauvechain?
In Beauvechain, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,097 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Beauvechain?
The nearest to Beauvechain are Bierbeek (5.6 km), Grez-Doiceau (7.3 km), Hoegaarden (8.5 km), Boutersem (8.8 km), Oud-Heverlee (9.0 km).
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