Hasselt Population 2026
Hasselt has a population of 77,651, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Flanders. Roughly 0.7% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
77,651
Rank in Belgium
#16
Coordinates
50.93°N, 5.34°E
~42 m elevation · Europe/Brussels
Distance to capital (Brussels)
70 km
43 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Flanders
Cities near Hasselt
- Genk63,666 people · ~12 km away
- Beringen40,930 people · ~15 km away
- Sint-Truiden37,859 people · ~17 km away
- Maasmechelen36,251 people · ~25 km away
- Ans27,297 people · ~33 km away
- Herstal36,503 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hasselt?
Hasselt has a population of 77,651 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Belgium.
What region is Hasselt in?
Hasselt is located in Flanders, Belgium.
Is Hasselt the capital of Belgium?
No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 70 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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