Forest Population 2026
Forest has a population of 56,254, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Brussels Capital. Roughly 0.5% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
56,254
Rank in Belgium
#27
Coordinates
50.82°N, 4.33°E
~52 m elevation · Europe/Brussels
Distance to capital (Brussels)
4 km
2 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Brussels Capital
| City | Population | Rank in Belgium |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels | 1,019,022 | #1 |
| 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 |
| Jette | 52,490 | #30 |
Cities near Forest
- Saint-Gilles50,221 people · ~2 km away
- Uccle82,929 people · ~2 km away
- Anderlecht160,553 people · ~2 km away
- Ixelles86,671 people · ~3 km away
- Molenbeek-Saint-Jean97,037 people · ~4 km away
- Brussels1,019,022 people · ~4 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Forest?
Forest has a population of 56,254 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Belgium.
What region is Forest in?
Forest is located in Brussels Capital, Belgium.
Is Forest the capital of Belgium?
No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 4 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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