Largest Cities in Belgium

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Belgium Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
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Largest Cities - Belgium

1 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode BRU 3,343,303
2 Antwerpen VLG 529,247
3 Gent VLG 265,086
4 Charleroi WAL 204,322
5 Brussels BRU 195,546
6 Glain WAL 195,278
7 Liège WAL 195,278
8 Schaerbeek BRU 132,761
9 Anderlecht BRU 120,887
10 Brugge VLG 118,509
11 Jambes WAL 115,330
12 Namur WAL 110,939
13 Leuven VLG 101,032
14 Koekelberg BRU 97,979
15 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean BRU 97,037
16 Hyon WAL 95,299
17 Mons WAL 95,299
18 Aalst VLG 88,854
19 Ixelles BRU 86,671
20 Uccle BRU 82,929
21 Haine-Saint-Paul WAL 80,986
22 Haine-Saint-Pierre WAL 80,986
23 Houdeng-Aimeries WAL 80,986
24 Houdeng-Goegnies WAL 80,986
25 Sint-Pauwels VLG 80,167
26 Nieuwkerken-Waas VLG 80,167
27 Deurne VLG 78,747
28 Hasselt VLG 77,651
29 Mechelen VLG 77,530
30 Kortrijk VLG 73,879
31 Stene VLG 71,557
32 Vaulx-lez-Tournai WAL 69,554
33 Warchin WAL 69,554
34 Tournai WAL 69,554
35 Ostend VLG 69,011
36 Sint-Niklaas VLG 69,010
37 Roeselare VLG 64,495
38 Flémalle-Grande WAL 64,270
39 Genk VLG 63,666
40 Seraing WAL 60,737
41 Forest BRU 56,581
42 Ensival WAL 55,198
43 Lambermont WAL 55,198
44 Polleur WAL 55,198
45 Heusy WAL 55,198
46 Stembert WAL 55,198
47 Verviers WAL 52,824
48 Jette BRU 52,490
49 Mouscron WAL 52,069
50 Saint-Gilles BRU 50,221
51 Etterbeek BRU 48,344
52 Borgerhout VLG 46,087
53 Dendermonde VLG 45,673
54 Beveren VLG 45,179
55 Merksem VLG 44,435
56 Astene VLG 44,315
57 Machelen-aan-de-Leie VLG 44,315
58 Petegem-aan-de-Leie VLG 44,315
59 Oud-Turnhout VLG 44,136
60 Turnhout VLG 44,000
61 Berchem VLG 43,511
62 Lokeren VLG 42,703
63 Hoboken VLG 41,853
64 Kruibeke VLG 41,853
65 Wilrijk VLG 41,853
66 Evere BRU 41,667
67 Beringen VLG 40,930
68 Herstal WAL 39,958
69 Wandre WAL 39,958
70 Nederhasselt VLG 39,626
71 Outer VLG 39,626
72 Dilbeek VLG 39,482
73 Buizingen VLG 39,096
74 Sint-Baafs-Vijve VLG 38,347
75 Sint-Eloois-Vijve VLG 38,347
76 Brasschaat VLG 38,223
77 's-Gravenwezel VLG 38,223
78 Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor VLG 38,223
79 Heist-op-den-Berg VLG 37,873
80 Sint-Truiden VLG 37,859
81 Braine-l'Alleud WAL 37,512
82 Grimbergen VLG 37,000
83 Vilvoorde VLG 36,955
84 Maasmechelen VLG 36,251
85 Bouffioulx WAL 36,101
86 Châtelineau WAL 36,101
87 Waregem VLG 35,896
88 Châtelet WAL 35,238
89 Ieper VLG 35,089
90 Ninove VLG 34,795
91 Geel VLG 34,697
92 Bierges WAL 34,305
93 Wavre WAL 34,305
94 Auderghem BRU 33,984
95 Waudrez WAL 33,841
96 Binche WAL 33,841
97 Knokke-Heist VLG 33,781
98 Schoten VLG 33,622
99 Goeferdinge VLG 33,403
100 Nederboelare VLG 33,403

The largest cities in Belgium represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Saint-Josse-ten-Noode leads with a population of 3,343,303, 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. BRU 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. Saint-Josse-ten-Noode's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. BRU has 4 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 50,221 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 4,537,504.

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