Categories in Machelen
Auto Machine ShopBody repairCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationNew car dealersTire ShopUsed car dealersAudio Visual Equipment SupplierCommercial PrinterComputer WholesalerHorticultural EstablishmentsImport Export CompanyMachines WholesaleOffice Furniture StorePharmaceutical CompanyPrinting Equipment SupplierSecurity System SupplierWholesale GrocerWholesalersCleanersClothing storesLaundry ServiceTelecommunications Service ProviderCommunity CenterDistribution ServiceGovernment OfficeMailing ServicePolice DepartmentPost OfficeRecycling drop-off locationShipping and Mailing ServiceShipping CompanyShipping ServiceComputer ConsultantComputer ServiceComputer Support and ServicesElectronics StoreIT Support & Recovery ServicesSoftware CompanySoftware ConsultantArchitectsBuilding Construction ContractorConstruction of buildingsContractorDo It Yourself StoreElectrical Installation ServiceElectrician
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Machelen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics stores | 127 | 35 years |
| Corporate management | 126 | 24 years |
| Restaurants | 96 | 14 years |
| Shopping | 86 | 29 years |
| Buses and trains | 50 | — |
| Cafes | 42 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 42 | 29 years |
| Health and medical | 42 | 33 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 41 | 22 years |
Machelen Facts
| Area | 14.8 km² |
| Population | 18,153 |
| Male Population | 8,872 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 9,281 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +28.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +2.5% |
| Median Age | 37.6 years (Male: 36.8, Female: 38.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $59,398 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Diegem, Heembeek, Paix, Machelen, Brussels |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.91061, 4.44174 |
| Postal Codes | 1830, 1831 |
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Machelen Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,179 | 16,036 | 17,714 | 21,972 | 18,153 | 18,382 | 18,306 |
| Population Density | 957.2 / km² | 1,082.6 / km² | 1,195.9 / km² | 1,483.3 / km² | 1,225.5 / km² | 1,241 / km² | 1,235.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMachelen Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 2.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machelen | +28% | +13.2% | +2.5% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Machelen Median Age
Median Age: 37.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machelen | 37.6 yrs | 38.3 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Machelen Population Density
Population Density: 1,226 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machelen | 18,153 | 14.8 km² | 1,226 / 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
Machelen Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 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.
Neighborhoods in Machelen
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Machelen
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Machelen
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Machelen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Machelen
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
Machelen Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $38,849 | $41,281 | $46,868 | $50,361 | $52,041 | $54,851 | $53,032 | $59,398 |
| Total GDP | $1.4B | $1.6B | $1.8B | $2B | $2.2B | $2.3B | $2.3B | $2.6B |
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
Machelen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machelen | 157,957 tn | 8.7 tn | 10,663.8 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
Machelen CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 157,957 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.7 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,663.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13/08 | 1:14 AM | 3.3 | 78 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 71.3 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 32.4 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 92.6 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 99.1 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/02 | 9:28 PM | 3.2 | 98.2 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/01 | 12:43 AM | 3.2 | 84.3 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/01 | 2:02 AM | 3.6 | 94.8 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/01 | 1:53 AM | 4 | 93.4 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/01 | 1:39 AM | 4.8 | 84.9 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Machelen
Machelen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɑxələ(n)]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Diegem and Machelen proper. On 1 January 2006 Machelen had a total population of 12,500. The to..
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