Categories in Meerhout
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Meerhout
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 61 | 21 years |
| Unreachable | 57 | 25 years |
| Corporate management | 53 | 22 years |
| Beauty salons | 50 | — |
| Other construction | 42 | — |
| Shopping | 35 | 26 years |
| Health and medical | 32 | 24 years |
| Sports other | 26 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 25 | 17 years |
| Bakeries | 23 | — |
| Cafes | 23 | — |
Meerhout Facts
| Area | 6.8 km² |
| Population | 6,359 |
| Male Population | 3,183 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 3,176 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +7.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +31.6% |
| Median Age | 44.1 years (Male: 43.6, Female: 44.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $65,254 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Meerhout, Laakdal, Balen, Geel, Berchem |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.13210, 5.07842 |
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Meerhout Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,923 | 5,481 | 4,833 | 5,007 | 6,359 | 6,328 | 6,319 |
| Population Density | 877.5 / km² | 812 / km² | 716 / km² | 741.8 / km² | 942.1 / km² | 937.5 / km² | 936.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMeerhout Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 31.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meerhout | +7.4% | +16% | +31.6% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Meerhout Median Age
Median Age: 44.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meerhout | 44.1 yrs | 44.6 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Meerhout Population Density
Population Density: 942 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meerhout | 6,359 | 6.8 km² | 942 / 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
Meerhout Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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 Meerhout
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Meerhout
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
Meerhout Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $42,880 | $45,564 | $51,732 | $55,587 | $57,442 | $60,060 | $60,385 | $65,254 |
| Total GDP | $666.7M | $739.5M | $866.1M | $962M | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.3B |
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
Meerhout CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meerhout | 52,803 tn | 8.3 tn | 7,822.6 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
Meerhout CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 52,803 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,822.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/11 | 7:02 PM | 4.2 | 90 km | 6,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 65.9 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/07 | 3:10 AM | 3.7 | 94.6 km | 13,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 6:46 AM | 3 | 86.7 km | 15,600 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/06 | 8:19 AM | 3.1 | 59.5 km | 4,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/05 | 7:38 AM | 3 | 97.2 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/04 | 11:16 PM | 3.4 | 89 km | 13,100 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/03 | 2:14 AM | 3 | 89.5 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 52.7 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 50.7 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Meerhout
Meerhout (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmeːrɦʌu̯t]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Meerhout proper. As of January 1, 2008, Meerhout had a total population of 9,578. The total area is..
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