Categories in Ekeren
ChurchesComputer ConsultantArchitectsBuilding Construction ContractorElectrical Installation ServiceElectricianHeating installation and repairPainting and paint contractorsPlumbing installation and repairBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsButcherDinerPubRestaurantsGardening ServiceNurseries and garden suppliesAccountantBanksBeauty salonsHair SalonManagement Consultant FirmReal Estate AgencyPharmacySupermarketCampgroundSports club
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ekeren
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Sports other | 61 | — |
| Corporate management | 21 | 21 years |
| Beauty salons | 13 | — |
| Electrical installation | 12 | — |
| Restaurants | 11 | — |
| Lawyers legal | 10 | — |
| Health and medical | 9 | — |
| Real estate | 9 | — |
| Architects | 9 | — |
| Electronics stores | 9 | — |
| Banks | 8 | — |
| Specialized design | 8 | — |
Ekeren Facts
| Area | 27.6 km² |
| Population | 64,369 |
| Male Population | 31,868 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 32,501 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +14.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +14.4% |
| Median Age | 39 years (Male: 38.1, Female: 39.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $48,637 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Ekeren, Brasschaat, Antwerp, Antwerpen, Kapellen |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.28087, 4.41813 |
| Postal Codes | 2180 |
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Ekeren Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,257 | 55,788 | 56,279 | 62,473 | 64,369 | 65,568 | 66,210 |
| Population Density | 2,041.1 / km² | 2,024.1 / km² | 2,041.9 / km² | 2,266.6 / km² | 2,335.4 / km² | 2,378.9 / km² | 2,402.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridEkeren Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 14.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ekeren | +14.4% | +15.4% | +14.4% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ekeren Median Age
Median Age: 39 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ekeren | 39 yrs | 39.8 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ekeren Population Density
Population Density: 2,335 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ekeren | 64,369 | 27.6 km² | 2,335 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ekeren Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Ekeren
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ekeren
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Ekeren Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $41,047 | $41,966 | $49,185 | $39,163 | $44,205 | $46,910 | $45,119 | $48,637 |
| Total GDP | $612.1M | $637.6M | $761.5M | $607.1M | $686.9M | $733.3M | $711.5M | $769.6M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Ekeren CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ekeren | 518,799 tn | 8.06 tn | 18,822.6 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Ekeren CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 518,799 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.06 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 18,822.6 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 73 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 97.9 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/01 | 12:43 AM | 3.2 | 92.6 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/01 | 1:39 AM | 4.8 | 90 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/01 | 12:54 AM | 3.2 | 97.2 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 9/11/99 | 12:32 PM | 3.7 | 88.8 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 95.7 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/93 | 5:04 PM | 3.3 | 77.9 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/93 | 12:57 PM | 3.8 | 98.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/93 | 10:46 AM | 3.4 | 98.3 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ekeren
Ekeren is a northern district of the municipality of Antwerp in the Flemish Region of Belgium. The suburb celebrated its 850th birthday in 2005; the name of the town was first mentioned in 1155, as "Hecerna". The name may well have come from Viking s..
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