Molenbeek-Saint-Jean Population 2026
Molenbeek-Saint-Jean has a population of 97,037, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Brussels Capital. Roughly 0.8% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
97,037
Rank in Belgium
#11
Coordinates
50.85°N, 4.31°E
~39 m elevation · Europe/Brussels
Distance to capital (Brussels)
3 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 |
| Ixelles | 86,671 | #13 |
| Uccle | 82,929 | #14 |
| Woluwe-Saint-Lambert | 56,584 | #26 |
| Forest | 56,254 | #27 |
| Jette | 52,490 | #30 |
Cities near Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
- Anderlecht160,553 people · ~2 km away
- Brussels1,019,022 people · ~3 km away
- Jette52,490 people · ~3 km away
- Saint-Gilles50,221 people · ~3 km away
- Dilbeek39,482 people · ~4 km away
- Forest56,254 people · ~4 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Molenbeek-Saint-Jean?
Molenbeek-Saint-Jean has a population of 97,037 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Belgium.
What region is Molenbeek-Saint-Jean in?
Molenbeek-Saint-Jean is located in Brussels Capital, Belgium.
Is Molenbeek-Saint-Jean the capital of Belgium?
No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 3 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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