Genk Population 2026
Genk has a population of 63,666, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Flanders. Roughly 0.5% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
63,666
Rank in Belgium
#24
Coordinates
50.97°N, 5.50°E
~66 m elevation · Europe/Brussels
Distance to capital (Brussels)
82 km
51 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Flanders
Cities near Genk
- Hasselt77,651 people · ~12 km away
- Maasmechelen36,251 people · ~14 km away
- Beringen40,930 people · ~21 km away
- Sint-Truiden37,859 people · ~28 km away
- Ans27,297 people · ~34 km away
- Herstal36,503 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Genk?
Genk has a population of 63,666 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Belgium.
What region is Genk in?
Genk is located in Flanders, Belgium.
Is Genk the capital of Belgium?
No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 82 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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