Anderlecht Population 2026
Anderlecht has a population of 160,553, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Brussels Capital. Roughly 1.4% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 6.3× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
160,553
Rank in Belgium
#6
Coordinates
50.84°N, 4.31°E
~27 m elevation · Europe/Brussels
Distance to capital (Brussels)
3 km
2 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Brussels Capital
| City | Population | Rank in Belgium |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels | 1,019,022 | #1 |
| Schaerbeek | 132,761 | #7 |
| Molenbeek-Saint-Jean | 97,037 | #11 |
| Ixelles | 86,671 | #13 |
| Uccle | 82,929 | #14 |
| Woluwe-Saint-Lambert | 56,584 | #26 |
| Forest | 56,254 | #27 |
| Jette | 52,490 | #30 |
Cities near Anderlecht
- Molenbeek-Saint-Jean97,037 people · ~2 km away
- Saint-Gilles50,221 people · ~2 km away
- Forest56,254 people · ~2 km away
- Brussels1,019,022 people · ~3 km away
- Ixelles86,671 people · ~4 km away
- Dilbeek39,482 people · ~4 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Anderlecht?
Anderlecht has a population of 160,553 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Belgium.
What region is Anderlecht in?
Anderlecht is located in Brussels Capital, Belgium.
Is Anderlecht the capital of Belgium?
No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 3 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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