Antwerp Population 2026
Antwerp has a population of 529,247, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Flanders. Roughly 4.5% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 1.9× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
529,247
Rank in Belgium
#2
Coordinates
51.22°N, 4.40°E
~13 m elevation · Europe/Brussels
Distance to capital (Brussels)
41 km
25 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Flanders
Cities near Antwerp
- Borgerhout46,087 people · ~3 km away
- Merksem44,435 people · ~4 km away
- Deurne78,747 people · ~5 km away
- Beveren45,179 people · ~10 km away
- Sint-Niklaas69,010 people · ~19 km away
- Mechelen77,530 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Antwerp?
Antwerp has a population of 529,247 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Belgium.
What region is Antwerp in?
Antwerp is located in Flanders, Belgium.
Is Antwerp the capital of Belgium?
No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 41 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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