Categories in Merksplas
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Merksplas
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Unreachable | 76 | — |
| Other construction | 48 | 23 years |
| Beauty salons | 35 | — |
| Restaurants | 34 | 11 years |
| Shopping | 33 | 25 years |
| Health and medical | 30 | — |
| Farming | 28 | — |
| Sports other | 26 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 25 | 25 years |
| Fruits and vegetables | 24 | — |
| Corporate management | 24 | 22 years |
| Accountants | 20 | 31 years |
Merksplas Facts
| Area | 5.1 km² |
| Population | 4,783 |
| Male Population | 2,499 (52.2%) |
| Female Population | 2,284 (47.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -22.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -12.7% |
| Median Age | 41.9 years (Male: 41.1, Female: 42.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $65,254 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Merksplas, Beerse, Turnhout, Brecht, Hoogstraten |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.35851, 4.86513 |
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Merksplas Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,141 | 5,887 | 5,478 | 5,084 | 4,783 | 4,759 | 4,709 |
| Population Density | 1,198.2 / km² | 1,148.7 / km² | 1,068.9 / km² | 992 / km² | 933.3 / km² | 928.6 / km² | 918.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMerksplas Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 12.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merksplas | -22.1% | -18.8% | -12.7% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Merksplas Median Age
Median Age: 41.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merksplas | 41.9 yrs | 42.8 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Merksplas Population Density
Population Density: 933 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merksplas | 4,783 | 5.1 km² | 933 / 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
Merksplas 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.
Neighborhoods in Merksplas
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Merksplas
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Merksplas
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Merksplas
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
Merksplas 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 | $495.2M | $530.8M | $608.1M | $688.1M | $764.4M | $857.7M | $903.6M | $974M |
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
Merksplas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merksplas | 39,333 tn | 8.22 tn | 7,674.7 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
Merksplas CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 39,333 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.22 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,674.7 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/11 | 7:02 PM | 4.2 | 88.2 km | 6,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 83.3 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/06 | 8:19 AM | 3.1 | 79.8 km | 4,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 78.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 69.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/02 | 9:28 PM | 3.2 | 87.1 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/02 | 12:39 PM | 3.2 | 99.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/01 | 12:43 AM | 3.2 | 70 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/7/01 | 1:39 PM | 3.1 | 93.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/01 | 2:02 AM | 3.6 | 85 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Merksplas
Merksplas (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɛrksplɑs]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises only the town of Merksplas proper. On January 1, 2006, Merksplas had a total population of 8,173. The total area is..
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