Merksem Population 2026
Merksem has a population of 44,435, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Flanders. Roughly 0.4% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,435
Rank in Belgium
#37
Coordinates
51.25°N, 4.45°E
~5 m elevation · Europe/Brussels
Distance to capital (Brussels)
45 km
28 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Flanders
Cities near Merksem
- Deurne78,747 people · ~3 km away
- Borgerhout46,087 people · ~4 km away
- Antwerp529,247 people · ~4 km away
- Beveren45,179 people · ~14 km away
- Sint-Niklaas69,010 people · ~23 km away
- Mechelen77,530 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Merksem?
Merksem has a population of 44,435 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Belgium.
What region is Merksem in?
Merksem is located in Flanders, Belgium.
Is Merksem the capital of Belgium?
No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 45 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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