Dilbeek Population 2026
Dilbeek has a population of 39,482, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Flanders. Roughly 0.3% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,482
Rank in Belgium
#44
Coordinates
50.85°N, 4.26°E
~84 m elevation · Europe/Brussels
Distance to capital (Brussels)
6 km
4 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Flanders
Cities near Dilbeek
- Molenbeek-Saint-Jean97,037 people · ~4 km away
- Anderlecht160,553 people · ~4 km away
- Forest56,254 people · ~6 km away
- Jette52,490 people · ~6 km away
- Brussels1,019,022 people · ~6 km away
- Saint-Gilles50,221 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dilbeek?
Dilbeek has a population of 39,482 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Belgium.
What region is Dilbeek in?
Dilbeek is located in Flanders, Belgium.
Is Dilbeek the capital of Belgium?
No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 6 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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