Postal Code 2520 - Belgium
Belgium
| Area of Postal Code 2520 | 43.7 km² |
| Population | 16,583 |
| Male Population | 8,327 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 8,256 (49.8%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +8.7% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +7.2% |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
| Male Median Age | 44.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 45.6 years |
| Associated Cities | Broechem |
| Neighborhoods | Broechem, Emblem, Lier, Oelegem, Ranst |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 51.19277225921361° / 4.59071430450186° |
| Related Postal Codes | 2500, 2530, 2531, 2540, 2547, 2550, 2560, 2570, 2580, 2590 |
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Postal Code 2520 - Belgium Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,261 | 15,035 | 15,476 | 16,835 | 16,583 | 16,906 | 17,095 |
| Population Density | 349.4 / km² | 344.2 / km² | 354.3 / km² | 385.4 / km² | 379.7 / km² | 387.1 / km² | 391.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 2520 - Belgium Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 7.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 2520 - Belgium | +8.7% | +10.3% | +7.2% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 2520 - Belgium Median Age
Median Age: 44.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 2520 - Belgium | 44.9 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 44.2 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.4 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 2520 Population Density
Population Density: 380 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 2520 | 16,583 | 43.7 km² | 380 / 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
Postal Code 2520 - Belgium 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.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Postal Code 2520 - Belgium
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Postal Code 2520 - Belgium
Business Concentration in Postal Code 2520 - Belgium
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 2520 - Belgium
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Accountants | 57 | 19.9 years |
| Beauty salons | 86 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 68 | 25.4 years |
| Corporate management | 137 | 22 years |
| Electrical installation | 74 | 23.3 years |
| Electronics stores | 65 | 28.6 years |
| Fruits and vegetables | 59 | — |
| Health and medical | 59 | 19.6 years |
| Restaurants | 85 | 26.8 years |
| Shopping | 77 | 30.6 years |
| Sports other | 70 | 19.4 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 2520 - Belgium
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
Postal Code 2520 - Belgium 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 | $2.2B | $2.3B | $2.7B | $2.9B | $3B | $3.1B | $3.2B | $3.4B |
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
Postal Code 2520 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 2520 | 134,763 tn | 8.13 tn | 3,085.3 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
Postal Code 2520 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 134,763 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.13 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,085.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13/08 | 6:45 AM | 3.8 | 62.4 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/06 | 12:19 AM | 3.1 | 94.1 km | 4,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/02 | 2:28 PM | 3.2 | 94.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/01 | 4:43 PM | 3.2 | 77.9 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/7/01 | 6:39 AM | 3.1 | 99.7 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/01 | 6:53 PM | 4 | 88.8 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/01 | 7:02 PM | 3.6 | 91.6 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/01 | 6:39 PM | 4.8 | 75.7 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/15/01 | 10:24 PM | 3.4 | 93.8 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/10/01 | 8:47 AM | 3.4 | 99.2 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Cities
Percentage of businesses by city in Postal Code 2520 - Belgium
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