Antwerpen population for Eurostat's greater city geography in Belgium was 532,255 on 1 January 2022.
Its 1991–2020 climate normal is a mean annual temperature of 10.9 °C with 814 mm of precipitation a year (Copernicus ERA5-Land).
In its wider region (NUTS BE211), GDP was €61,600 per inhabitant (2024, Eurostat) — a regional figure, not a city value.
This profile reports 42 of the 50 indicators currently tracked for European cities; the rest are not reported for Antwerpen. Source: official datasets listed in the source registry.
Population & demographics
Population on 1 January, total
#24 of 163 · 85th pct · #2 in Belgium
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
#75 of 163 · 54th pct · #3 in Belgium
1,814
persons per km2 · 2022
Share of population aged 65 and over
#136 of 160 · 14th pct · #8 in Belgium
16.3%
of population · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Population on 1 January, total
Antwerpen: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 532,255. Higher than 139 of 163 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 37,960 to 10,353,710; median 143,083.
37,960
10,353,710
median 143,083
Antwerpen: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 532,255 Higher than 139 of 163 records in the same comparison group Median 143,083
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
Antwerpen: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 1,814. Higher than 88 of 163 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 162 to 17,622; median 1,661.
162
17,622
median 1,661
Antwerpen: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 1,814 Higher than 88 of 163 records in the same comparison group Median 1,661
Share of population aged 65 and over
Antwerpen: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 16.3%. Higher than 23 of 160 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 12.2% to 34.1%; median 19.7%.
12.2%
34.1%
median 19.7%
Antwerpen: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 16.3% Higher than 23 of 160 records in the same comparison group Median 19.7%
Climate (ERA5-Land normals)
Antwerpen climate by month Antwerpen monthly 1991-2020 normals. Temperature 3.7°C to 18.6°C; warmest Jul, coldest Jan. Precipitation up to 81mm per month.
20 100 15 75 10 50 5 25 0 0
°C
mm
J F M A M J J A S O N D
● mean temperature (°C, left) · ▮ precipitation (mm, right) Antwerpen monthly climate normals Month Temp Precip Jan 3.7°C 68mm Feb 4.2°C 62mm Mar 6.8°C 60mm Apr 10.0°C 52mm May 13.7°C 66mm Jun 16.6°C 71mm Jul 18.6°C 81mm Aug 18.4°C 80mm Sep 15.4°C 62mm Oct 11.6°C 65mm Nov 7.4°C 69mm Dec 4.4°C 79mm
ERA5-Land 1991–2020 normals.
Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#259 of 601 · 57th pct · #6 in Belgium
10.9
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#217 of 601 · 64th pct · #6 in Belgium
3.7
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#407 of 601 · 32nd pct · #2 in Belgium
18.6
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land reanalysis total precipitation at the city centroid grid cell; not station weather.
#305 of 601 · 49th pct · #10 in Belgium
814
mm per year · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land mean surface solar radiation; this is irradiance, NOT sunshine hours.
#458 of 601 · 24th pct · #15 in Belgium
123
W per m2 · centroid · 1991-2020
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Antwerpen: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 10.9. Higher than 341 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1.3 to 24.5; median 10.6.
1.3
24.5
median 10.6
Antwerpen: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 10.9 Higher than 341 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 10.6
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Antwerpen: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 3.7. Higher than 384 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range -9.3 to 13.5; median 2.6.
-9.3
13.5
median 2.6
Antwerpen: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 3.7 Higher than 384 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 2.6
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Antwerpen: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 18.6. Higher than 194 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 12.5 to 38.1; median 19.3.
12.5
38.1
median 19.3
Antwerpen: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 18.6 Higher than 194 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 19.3
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
Antwerpen: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 814. Higher than 296 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 261 to 2,516; median 816.
261
2,516
median 816
Antwerpen: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 814 Higher than 296 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 816
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
Antwerpen: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 123. Higher than 143 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 96 to 230; median 136.
96
230
median 136
Antwerpen: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 123 Higher than 143 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 136
Air quality (EEA annualized)
Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#34 of 329 · 90th pct · #1 in Belgium
Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#214 of 281 · 24th pct · #5 in Belgium
Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#146 of 298 · 51st pct · #1 in Belgium
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Antwerpen: Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 24. Higher than 295 of 329 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 5 to 35; median 16.
5
35
median 16
Antwerpen: Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 24 Higher than 295 of 329 records in the same comparison group Median 16
Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Antwerpen: Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 47. Higher than 67 of 281 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 33 to 81; median 52.
33
81
median 52
Antwerpen: Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 47 Higher than 67 of 281 records in the same comparison group Median 52
Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Antwerpen: Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 10. Higher than 151 of 298 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 3 to 22; median 9.
3
22
median 9
Antwerpen: Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 10 Higher than 151 of 298 records in the same comparison group Median 9
Average price for buying a house
#26 of 87 · 70th pct · #2 in Belgium
Average price for buying an apartment
#11 of 87 · 87th pct · #2 in Belgium
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Average price for buying a house
Antwerpen: Average price for buying a house in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: €384,508. Higher than 61 of 87 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €115,394 to €1,019,946; median €269,488.
€115,394
€1,019,946
median €269,488
Antwerpen: Average price for buying a house in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen €384,508 Higher than 61 of 87 records in the same comparison group Median €269,488
Average price for buying an apartment
Antwerpen: Average price for buying an apartment in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: €260,883. Higher than 76 of 87 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €75,560 to €400,891; median €155,406.
€75,560
€400,891
median €155,406
Antwerpen: Average price for buying an apartment in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen €260,883 Higher than 76 of 87 records in the same comparison group Median €155,406
Unemployment rate
Eurostat city or greater-city unemployment rate for the stated year; national definitions and observation flags still apply.
#107 of 128 · 16th pct · #7 in Belgium
7.1%e
of population · 2022
Total employment/jobs (workplace based)
Workplace-based jobs reported for the Eurostat city or greater-city geography; not employed residents or job openings.
#19 of 141 · 87th pct · #2 in Belgium
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Unemployment rate
Antwerpen: Unemployment rate in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 7.1%. Higher than 21 of 128 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1.9% to 22.7%; median 13.2%.
1.9%
22.7%
median 13.2%
Antwerpen: Unemployment rate in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 7.1% Higher than 21 of 128 records in the same comparison group Median 13.2%
Total employment/jobs (workplace based)
Antwerpen: Total employment/jobs (workplace based) in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 298,569. Higher than 122 of 141 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 15,527 to 5,298,886; median 71,369.
15,527
5,298,886
median 71,369
Antwerpen: Total employment/jobs (workplace based) in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 298,569 Higher than 122 of 141 records in the same comparison group Median 71,369
Education
Share of students in higher education in the total population
#45 of 142 · 68th pct · #4 in Belgium
104
students per 1000 residents · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Share of students in higher education in the total population
Antwerpen: Share of students in higher education in the total population in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 104. Higher than 97 of 142 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1 to 288; median 71.
1
288
median 71
Antwerpen: Share of students in higher education in the total population in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 104 Higher than 97 of 142 records in the same comparison group Median 71
Crude birth rate
Annual live births per 1000 residents for the reported Eurostat geography; not a fertility rate.
#12 of 154 · 92nd pct · #1 in Belgium
13
births per 1000 residents · 2022
Crude death rate
Annual deaths per 1000 residents for the reported Eurostat geography; age structure strongly affects comparisons.
#112 of 156 · 28th pct · #8 in Belgium
9
deaths per 1000 residents · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Crude birth rate
Antwerpen: Crude birth rate in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 13. Higher than 142 of 154 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 39; median 10.
0
39
median 10
Antwerpen: Crude birth rate in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 13 Higher than 142 of 154 records in the same comparison group Median 10
Crude death rate
Antwerpen: Crude death rate in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 9. Higher than 44 of 156 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 6 to 16; median 10.
6
16
median 10
Antwerpen: Crude death rate in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 9 Higher than 44 of 156 records in the same comparison group Median 10
Number of registered cars per 1000 population
Registered cars per resident, not congestion, traffic speed or household car access.
#129 of 137 · 6th pct · #9 in Belgium
384
cars per 1000 population · 2022
People killed in road accidents per 10000 population
Small annual rates can be volatile; do not present as a full traffic-safety score.
#78 of 140 · 41st pct · #8 in Belgium
0
deaths per 10000 population · 2022
Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes)
Reported Eurostat infrastructure length; not a cycling-mode-share or safety measure.
Cost of a combined monthly ticket for 5-10 km in the central zone
Cost of a taxi ride of 5 km to the centre at daytime
#13 of 81 · 84th pct · #4 in Belgium
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Number of registered cars per 1000 population
Antwerpen: Number of registered cars per 1000 population in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 384. Higher than 8 of 137 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 257 to 816; median 482.
257
816
median 482
Antwerpen: Number of registered cars per 1000 population in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 384 Higher than 8 of 137 records in the same comparison group Median 482
People killed in road accidents per 10000 population
Antwerpen: People killed in road accidents per 10000 population in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 0. Higher than 57 of 140 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 1; median 0.
0
1
median 0
Antwerpen: People killed in road accidents per 10000 population in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 0 Higher than 57 of 140 records in the same comparison group Median 0
Cost of a taxi ride of 5 km to the centre at daytime
Antwerpen: Cost of a taxi ride of 5 km to the centre at daytime in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: €15. Higher than 68 of 81 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €8 to €33; median €12.
€8
€33
median €12
Antwerpen: Cost of a taxi ride of 5 km to the centre at daytime in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen €15 Higher than 68 of 81 records in the same comparison group Median €12
Country price context (PPP)
Country price level index for GDP
112
EU27_2020=100 · BE · 2024
Number of museum visitors per year
Museum visitor count where reported; not a count of museums or all cultural visits.
#10 of 99 · 90th pct · #2 in Belgium
1,565,306b
visits per year · 2022
Number of public libraries (all distribution points)
Library distribution points where reported; not library visits or service quality.
#37 of 124 · 69th pct · #4 in Belgium
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Number of museum visitors per year
Antwerpen: Number of museum visitors per year in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 1,565,306. Higher than 89 of 99 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 8,946,728; median 88,416.
0
8,946,728
median 88,416
Antwerpen: Number of museum visitors per year in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 1,565,306 Higher than 89 of 99 records in the same comparison group Median 88,416
Number of public libraries (all distribution points)
Antwerpen: Number of public libraries (all distribution points) in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 16. Higher than 85 of 124 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1 to 539; median 10.
1
539
median 10
Antwerpen: Number of public libraries (all distribution points) in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 16 Higher than 85 of 124 records in the same comparison group Median 10
Resident perception survey
Antwerpen resident perception survey strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
9.3%
somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
18.8%
very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
17%
rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
47.7%
very satisfied with the noise level in the city
24.5%
rather satisfied with the noise level in the city
50.2%
very satisfied with cleanliness in the city
19.9%
rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city
48.1%
strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
58.1%
somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
33.6%
Feel safe at night — strongly agree
30.7%
Feel safe at night — somewhat agree
40.8%
Transport affordable — strongly agree
25.4%
Transport affordable — somewhat agree
32.2%
Antwerpen resident perception survey strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price 9.3% somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price 18.8% very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city 17% rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city 47.7% very satisfied with the noise level in the city 24.5% rather satisfied with the noise level in the city 50.2% very satisfied with cleanliness in the city 19.9% rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city 48.1% strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city 58.1% somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city 33.6% Feel safe at night — strongly agree 30.7% Feel safe at night — somewhat agree 40.8% Transport affordable — strongly agree 25.4% Transport affordable — somewhat agree 32.2%
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
Antwerpen: Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 9.3%. Higher than 21 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 2.5% to 17.4%; median 7%.
2.5%
17.4%
median 7%
Antwerpen: Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 9.3% Higher than 21 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 7%
Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
Antwerpen: Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 18.8%. Higher than 17 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 4.5% to 38.2%; median 15.5%.
4.5%
38.2%
median 15.5%
Antwerpen: Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 18.8% Higher than 17 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 15.5%
Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
Antwerpen: Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 17%. Higher than 18 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 6.3% to 35.2%; median 13.2%.
6.3%
35.2%
median 13.2%
Antwerpen: Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 17% Higher than 18 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 13.2%
Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
Antwerpen: Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 47.7%. Higher than 18 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 17.9% to 63.7%; median 44.3%.
17.9%
63.7%
median 44.3%
Antwerpen: Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 47.7% Higher than 18 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 44.3%
Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city
Antwerpen: Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 24.5%. Higher than 23 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 6.7% to 28.6%; median 17.9%.
6.7%
28.6%
median 17.9%
Antwerpen: Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 24.5% Higher than 23 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 17.9%
Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city
Antwerpen: Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 50.2%. Higher than 23 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 24.3% to 60.2%; median 46.4%.
24.3%
60.2%
median 46.4%
Antwerpen: Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 50.2% Higher than 23 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 46.4%
Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city
Antwerpen: Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 19.9%. Higher than 23 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 4.6% to 46.5%; median 13%.
4.6%
46.5%
median 13%
Antwerpen: Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 19.9% Higher than 23 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 13%
Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city
Antwerpen: Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 48.1%. Higher than 20 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 14.3% to 63%; median 43.2%.
14.3%
63%
median 43.2%
Antwerpen: Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 48.1% Higher than 20 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 43.2%
Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
Antwerpen: Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 58.1%. Higher than 20 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 18.4% to 77.3%; median 45.5%.
18.4%
77.3%
median 45.5%
Antwerpen: Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 58.1% Higher than 20 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 45.5%
Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
Antwerpen: Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 33.6%. Higher than 8 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 16.2% to 61.9%; median 42.7%.
16.2%
61.9%
median 42.7%
Antwerpen: Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 33.6% Higher than 8 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 42.7%
Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city
Antwerpen: Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 30.7%. Higher than 21 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 7.6% to 46.7%; median 24.6%.
7.6%
46.7%
median 24.6%
Antwerpen: Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 30.7% Higher than 21 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 24.6%
Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city
Antwerpen: Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 40.8%. Higher than 12 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 27.3% to 66.3%; median 42.4%.
27.3%
66.3%
median 42.4%
Antwerpen: Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 40.8% Higher than 12 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 42.4%
Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable
Antwerpen: Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 25.4%. Higher than 9 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 8.5% to 61.9%; median 30.5%.
8.5%
61.9%
median 30.5%
Antwerpen: Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 25.4% Higher than 9 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 30.5%
Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable
Antwerpen: Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain Antwerpen: 32.2%. Higher than 6 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 19.5% to 57.5%; median 36%.
19.5%
57.5%
median 36%
Antwerpen: Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain
Antwerpen 32.2% Higher than 6 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 36%
Regional context (NUTS) Values describe the city's NUTS region, not the city itself
Regional GDP per inhabitant
€61,600
EUR per inhabitant · BE211 · 2024
Life expectancy at birth, both sexes
Common questions What is the population of Antwerpen? Antwerpen had a population of 532,255 on 1 January 2022 (Eurostat greater city figure), the 24th largest of the 163 reporting greater city records in the same year.
What is the climate of Antwerpen? Its 1991–2020 ERA5-Land normal is a mean annual temperature of 10.9 °C (January 3.7 °C, July 18.6 °C) with 814 mm of precipitation a year. This is reanalysis, not station weather.
Not reported for this city: Tourism. Eurostat Urban Audit coverage is voluntary, so some indicators are unavailable for some cities.
Eurostat flags: e = estimated · b = break in time series
Every figure is an official indicator with its source linked. Ranks compare only records with the same reference year and geography grain. See the methodology .
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