Louvain-la-Neuve Population 2026
Louvain-la-Neuve has a population of 29,521, making it the #85 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Wallonia. Roughly 0.3% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,521
Rank in Belgium
#85
Coordinates
50.67°N, 4.61°E
~117 m elevation · Europe/Brussels
Distance to capital (Brussels)
28 km
17 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wallonia
Cities near Louvain-la-Neuve
- Wavre34,305 people · ~6 km away
- Gembloux21,676 people · ~13 km away
- Waterloo29,778 people · ~16 km away
- Braine-l'Alleud37,512 people · ~17 km away
- Nivelles24,149 people · ~22 km away
- Woluwe-Saint-Lambert56,584 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Louvain-la-Neuve?
Louvain-la-Neuve has a population of 29,521 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #85 biggest city in Belgium.
What region is Louvain-la-Neuve in?
Louvain-la-Neuve is located in Wallonia, Belgium.
Is Louvain-la-Neuve the capital of Belgium?
No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 28 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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