Nivelles Population 2026
Nivelles has a population of 24,149, making it the #110 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Wallonia. Roughly 0.2% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,149
Rank in Belgium
#110
Coordinates
50.60°N, 4.33°E
~101 m elevation · Europe/Brussels
Distance to capital (Brussels)
28 km
17 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wallonia
Cities near Nivelles
- Braine-l'Alleud37,512 people · ~10 km away
- Waterloo29,778 people · ~14 km away
- La Louvière76,668 people · ~16 km away
- Halle34,479 people · ~16 km away
- Louvain-la-Neuve29,521 people · ~22 km away
- Charleroi200,132 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nivelles?
Nivelles has a population of 24,149 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #110 biggest city in Belgium.
What region is Nivelles in?
Nivelles is located in Wallonia, Belgium.
Is Nivelles 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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