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Machelen: population and municipal statistics
Machelen had 17.115 registered residents and a population density of 1.488,2 in 2026. Explore the official figures, history and map.
- Population
- 17.115 residents
- Population density
- 1.488,2 residents/km²
- Rank in Belgium
- 215th
- Reference date
- 2026-01-01
- Population change
- Not directly comparable across boundary vintages
Official time series
| Reference date | Population | Population density |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17.115 | 1.488,2 |
| 2025 | 16.784 | 1.459,4 |
| 2024 | 16.576 | 1.442,0 |
| 2023 | 16.486 | 1.434,1 |
| 2022 | 16.108 | 1.401,3 |
| 2021 | 15.895 | 1.382,7 |
| 2020 | 15.605 | 1.357,7 |
| 2019 | 15.469 | 1.345,8 |
| 2018 | 15.417 | 1.341,3 |
| 2017 | 15.135 | 1.315,2 |
| 2016 | 14.764 | 1.283,0 |
| 2015 | 14.454 | 1.256,0 |
| 2014 | 14.271 | 1.240,1 |
| 2013 | 13.987 | 1.215,5 |
| 2012 | 13.738 | 1.193,8 |
| 2011 | 13.565 | 1.178,8 |
| 2010 | 13.330 | 1.158,4 |
| 2009 | 13.214 | 1.148,3 |
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Source: official Statbel data · Statbel · Data sources and reuse