Most Dense in Belgium

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Belgium

1 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode BRU 7,268,050/mi²
2 Koekelberg BRU 212,998/mi²
3 Glain WAL 169,807/mi²
4 Charleroi WAL 109,851/mi²
5 Flémalle-Grande WAL 59,509/mi²
6 Saint-Gilles BRU 51,246/mi²
7 Schaerbeek BRU 43,528/mi²
8 Nederboelare VLG 41,754/mi²
9 Leuven VLG 41,070/mi²
10 Etterbeek BRU 39,304/mi²
11 Geraardsbergen VLG 38,509/mi²
12 Loupoigne WAL 35,705/mi²
13 Vieux-Genappe WAL 35,705/mi²
14 Enghien WAL 35,522/mi²
15 Ixelles BRU 35,089/mi²
16 Jambes WAL 34,949/mi²
17 Genappe WAL 33,177/mi²
18 Grotenberge VLG 31,027/mi²
19 Godveerdegem VLG 31,027/mi²
20 Erwetegem VLG 31,027/mi²
21 Borgerhout VLG 30,320/mi²
22 Vaulx-lez-Tournai WAL 29,348/mi²
23 Zottegem VLG 28,746/mi²
24 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean BRU 27,646/mi²
25 Ensival WAL 27,191/mi²
26 Lambermont WAL 27,191/mi²
27 Oudenaarde VLG 26,778/mi²
28 Jette BRU 26,245/mi²
29 Ganshoren BRU 26,167/mi²
30 Verviers WAL 23,477/mi²
31 Herve WAL 23,301/mi²
32 Forest BRU 23,284/mi²
33 Haine-Saint-Paul WAL 22,813/mi²
34 Berchem-Sainte-Agathe BRU 22,072/mi²
35 Stene VLG 21,297/mi²
36 Evere BRU 21,044/mi²
37 Haine-Saint-Pierre WAL 20,713/mi²
38 Ledeberg VLG 20,129/mi²
39 Saint-Nicolas WAL 19,640/mi²
40 Berchem VLG 19,425/mi²
41 Stembert WAL 19,233/mi²
42 Nieuwkerken-Waas VLG 19,225/mi²
43 Diksmuide VLG 19,154/mi²
44 Wandre WAL 19,028/mi²
45 Namur WAL 18,098/mi²
46 Anderlecht BRU 17,469/mi²
47 Houdeng-Goegnies WAL 17,158/mi²
48 Rocourt WAL 16,909/mi²
49 Deurne VLG 15,624/mi²
50 Brussels BRU 15,313/mi²
51 Liège WAL 15,304/mi²
52 Bressoux WAL 14,986/mi²
53 Borsbeek VLG 14,792/mi²
54 Houdeng-Aimeries WAL 14,618/mi²
55 Buizingen VLG 14,534/mi²
56 Sint-Pauwels VLG 14,316/mi²
57 Webbekom VLG 14,097/mi²
58 Sint-Amandsberg VLG 13,903/mi²
59 Merksem VLG 13,886/mi²
60 Antwerpen VLG 13,725/mi²
61 Ans WAL 13,642/mi²
62 Oupeye WAL 13,330/mi²
63 Diest VLG 13,323/mi²
64 Binche WAL 13,168/mi²
65 Waudrez WAL 13,168/mi²
66 Mons WAL 12,878/mi²
67 Hyon WAL 12,878/mi²
68 Clabecq WAL 12,282/mi²
69 Heusy WAL 11,719/mi²
70 Polleur WAL 11,719/mi²
71 Saint-Ghislain WAL 11,658/mi²
72 Flémalle-Haute WAL 11,534/mi²
73 Grivegnée WAL 11,507/mi²
74 Fléron WAL 11,107/mi²
75 Oppuurs VLG 10,908/mi²
76 Petegem-aan-de-Leie VLG 10,476/mi²
77 Wondelgem VLG 10,465/mi²
78 Beringen VLG 10,388/mi²
79 Genval WAL 10,371/mi²
80 Dendermonde VLG 10,357/mi²
81 Bouffioulx WAL 10,198/mi²
82 Astene VLG 10,164/mi²
83 Hoboken VLG 10,159/mi²
84 Haccourt WAL 10,038/mi²
85 Auderghem BRU 9,822/mi²
86 Kortenberg VLG 9,820/mi²
87 Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor VLG 9,776/mi²
88 Châtelineau WAL 9,451/mi²
89 Uccle BRU 9,392/mi²
90 Riemst VLG 9,245/mi²
91 Overboelare VLG 9,202/mi²
92 Goeferdinge VLG 9,202/mi²
93 Sint-Baafs-Vijve VLG 9,109/mi²
94 Mortsel VLG 8,636/mi²
95 Montignies-sur-Sambre WAL 8,123/mi²
96 Zaventem VLG 8,077/mi²
97 Montegnée WAL 7,984/mi²
98 Wilrijk VLG 7,972/mi²
99 Tihange WAL 7,916/mi²
100 Beersel VLG 7,874/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Belgium pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Saint-Josse-ten-Noode leads with 7,268,050 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Saint-Josse-ten-Noode has 7,268,050 people per square mile - that's roughly 11,356 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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