Waterloo Population 2026
Waterloo has a population of 29,778, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Wallonia. Roughly 0.3% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,778
Rank in Belgium
#83
Coordinates
50.71°N, 4.40°E
~119 m elevation · Europe/Brussels
Distance to capital (Brussels)
16 km
10 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wallonia
Cities near Waterloo
- Braine-l'Alleud37,512 people · ~4 km away
- Uccle82,929 people · ~11 km away
- Halle34,479 people · ~12 km away
- Forest56,254 people · ~12 km away
- Saint-Gilles50,221 people · ~13 km away
- Ixelles86,671 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Waterloo?
Waterloo has a population of 29,778 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Belgium.
What region is Waterloo in?
Waterloo is located in Wallonia, Belgium.
Is Waterloo the capital of Belgium?
No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 16 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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