Brussels Population 2026 capital
Brussels has a population of 1,019,022, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Brussels Capital. Roughly 8.7% of Belgium's population lives here. Brussels is the capital of Belgium.
Population (city proper)
1,019,022
Rank in Belgium
#1
Coordinates
50.85°N, 4.35°E
~28 m elevation · Europe/Brussels
Other big cities in Brussels Capital
| City | Population | Rank in Belgium |
|---|---|---|
| Anderlecht | 160,553 | #6 |
| 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 Brussels
- Ixelles86,671 people · ~2 km away
- Molenbeek-Saint-Jean97,037 people · ~3 km away
- Saint-Gilles50,221 people · ~3 km away
- Jette52,490 people · ~3 km away
- Anderlecht160,553 people · ~3 km away
- Schaerbeek132,761 people · ~3 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Brussels?
Brussels has a population of 1,019,022 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Belgium.
What region is Brussels in?
Brussels is located in Brussels Capital, Belgium.
Is Brussels the capital of Belgium?
Yes, Brussels is the capital of Belgium.
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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