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Largest Cities in Belgium

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Belgium

1 Brussels BRU 1,019,022
2 Antwerpen VLG 529,247
3 Gent VLG 265,086
4 Charleroi WAL 200,132
5 Liège WAL 195,278
6 Anderlecht BRU 160,553
7 Schaerbeek BRU 132,761
8 Brugge VLG 118,509
9 Namur WAL 110,939
10 Leuven VLG 101,032
11 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean BRU 97,037
12 Mons WAL 95,299
13 Ixelles BRU 86,671
14 Uccle BRU 82,929
15 Deurne VLG 78,747
16 Hasselt VLG 77,651
17 Aalst VLG 77,534
18 Mechelen VLG 77,530
19 La Louvière WAL 76,668
20 Kortrijk VLG 73,879
21 Tournai WAL 69,554
22 Ostend VLG 69,011
23 Sint-Niklaas VLG 69,010
24 Genk VLG 63,666
25 Seraing WAL 60,737
26 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert BRU 56,584
27 Forest BRU 56,254
28 Roeselare VLG 56,016
29 Verviers WAL 52,824
30 Jette BRU 52,490
31 Mouscron WAL 52,069
32 Saint-Gilles BRU 50,221
33 Etterbeek BRU 48,344
34 Borgerhout VLG 46,087
35 Dendermonde VLG 45,673
36 Beveren VLG 45,179
37 Merksem VLG 44,435
38 Turnhout VLG 44,000
39 Berchem VLG 43,511
40 Evere BRU 41,667
41 Lokeren VLG 41,438
42 Wilrijk VLG 41,403
43 Beringen VLG 40,930
44 Dilbeek VLG 39,482
45 Heist-op-den-Berg VLG 37,873
46 Sint-Truiden VLG 37,859
47 Braine-l'Alleud WAL 37,512
48 Brasschaat VLG 37,040
49 Grimbergen VLG 37,000
50 Vilvoorde VLG 36,955
51 Herstal WAL 36,503
52 Maasmechelen VLG 36,251
53 Waregem VLG 35,896
54 Châtelet WAL 35,238
55 Ieper VLG 35,089
56 Ninove VLG 34,795
57 Geel VLG 34,697
58 Hoboken VLG 34,443
59 Wavre WAL 34,305
60 Auderghem BRU 33,984
61 Knokke-Heist VLG 33,781
62 Schoten VLG 33,622
63 Lier VLG 33,272
64 Mol VLG 32,659
65 Sint-Amandsberg VLG 32,115
66 Binche WAL 32,030
67 Lommel VLG 31,993
68 Menen VLG 31,916
69 Oudenaarde VLG 31,866
70 Tienen VLG 31,743
71 Evergem VLG 31,615
72 Heusden VLG 31,017
73 Wevelgem VLG 30,954
74 Geraardsbergen VLG 30,807
75 Sint-Pieters-Leeuw VLG 30,446
76 Blauwput VLG 30,215
77 Kessel-Lo VLG 30,215
78 Helchteren VLG 30,050
79 Houthalen VLG 30,050
80 Tongeren VLG 29,816
81 Deinze VLG 29,815
82 Waterloo WAL 29,778
83 Bilzen VLG 29,622
84 Louvain-la-Neuve WAL 29,521
85 Courcelles WAL 29,473
86 Asse VLG 28,985
87 Zaventem VLG 28,188
88 Aarschot VLG 27,656
89 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode BRU 27,366
90 Ans WAL 27,297
91 Ath WAL 26,681
92 Kapellen VLG 26,410
93 Izegem VLG 26,382
94 Arlon WAL 26,179
95 Temse VLG 26,054
96 Harelbeke VLG 25,978
97 Herentals VLG 25,912
98 Maaseik VLG 25,201
99 Berchem-Sainte-Agathe BRU 25,162
100 Watermael-Boitsfort BRU 25,157

The largest cities in Belgium represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Brussels leads with a population of 1,019,022, followed by Antwerpen and Gent. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. VLG dominates the top 10 with 4 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Brussels's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. VLG has 4 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 36,955 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 2,208,765.

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