Categories in Opwijk
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Opwijk
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 66 | 18 years |
| Shopping | 53 | 40 years |
| Health and medical | 52 | — |
| Corporate management | 51 | 20 years |
| Beauty salons | 47 | — |
| Fruits and vegetables | 45 | 37 years |
| Accountants | 43 | 23 years |
| Sports other | 40 | — |
| Car repair | 39 | — |
| Cafes | 33 | — |
| Hairdressers | 32 | — |
| Other construction | 30 | — |
Opwijk Facts
| Area | 7.6 km² |
| Population | 9,641 |
| Male Population | 4,700 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 4,941 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +17.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +2.3% |
| Median Age | 41.5 years (Male: 40.8, Female: 42.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $51,311 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Mazenzele, Opwijk, Sint-Amands, Bornem, Heysel |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.96724, 4.18442 |
| Postal Codes | 1745 |
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Opwijk Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,238 | 8,779 | 9,427 | 11,163 | 9,641 | 9,493 | 9,283 |
| Population Density | 1,089.3 / km² | 1,160.9 / km² | 1,246.5 / km² | 1,476.1 / km² | 1,274.8 / km² | 1,255.3 / km² | 1,227.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridOpwijk Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 2.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opwijk | +17% | +9.8% | +2.3% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Opwijk Median Age
Median Age: 41.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opwijk | 41.5 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 40.8 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Opwijk Population Density
Population Density: 1,275 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opwijk | 9,641 | 7.6 km² | 1,275 / 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
Opwijk 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 Opwijk
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Opwijk
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Opwijk
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Opwijk
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
Opwijk Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $33,107 | $35,179 | $39,941 | $42,918 | $44,349 | $46,577 | $46,102 | $51,311 |
| Total GDP | $803.8M | $875.3M | $1B | $1.1B | $1.3B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.6B |
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
Opwijk CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opwijk | 84,660 tn | 8.78 tn | 11,194.7 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
Opwijk CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 84,660 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.78 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,194.7 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 | 88.9 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 66.6 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 46.4 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 98.9 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 57.3 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.5 | 75.9 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 67.4 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/93 | 5:04 PM | 3.3 | 98 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/92 | 9:22 AM | 4.1 | 84.5 km | 17,900 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/92 | 11:41 PM | 3.9 | 92.8 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Opwijk
Opwijk (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɔpʋɛi̯k]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Mazenzele and Opwijk proper. On January 1, 2012, Opwijk had a total population of 13,990. The total..
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