Hilvarenbeek: population and statistics
Hilvarenbeek has a population of 16,315 (2026) across 94.8 km², or 172 people per km². It ranks 302 of 342 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 16,315 residents
- 94.8 km²
- 172 people/km²
- 19 m
Key points
Among the 56 municipalities in North Brabant, Hilvarenbeek ranks No. 52 by population.
Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65: 1.2% in Hilvarenbeek, compared with an average of 2.9% in North Brabant and 3.5% nationally.
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant: 5,447 Wp in Hilvarenbeek, compared with an average of 1,877 Wp in North Brabant and 1,605 Wp nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 20.6% of the area's business sites.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,039 kWh a year here.
Hilvarenbeek in numbers
Where is Hilvarenbeek?
Neighbouring municipalities
- Goirle6.1 km · 24,886
- Tilburg8.6 km · 230,746
- Oisterwijk12 km · 33,356
- Oirschot12 km · 19,801
- Reusel-De Mierden14 km · 13,729
- Bladel14 km · 21,046
- Baarle-Nassau15 km · 7,256
- Loon op Zand16 km · 24,111
All municipalities in North Brabant
All municipalities in Midden-Noord-Brabant (COROP region)
Municipalities of similar size
Population of Hilvarenbeek over time
Hilvarenbeek had 15,164 residents in 2016 and 16,315 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,698 |
| 2022 | 15,810 |
| 2023 | 15,949 |
| 2024 | 15,961 |
| 2025 | 16,149 |
| 2026 | 16,315 |
Did you know?
- “Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Owner-occupied dwellings”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,283 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Goirle (24,886 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,156 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hilvarenbeek
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Hilvarenbeek | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.3% | 22.0% | 23.6% | ranked 102 of 342 | |
| Share of residents under 15 (2026) | 14.4% | 14.4% | 14.8% | ranked 207 of 342 | |
| Natural increase per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.4 ‰ | −0.9 ‰ | −1.3 ‰ | ranked 91 of 342 | |
| Net migration per 1,000 inhabitants (domestic and international) (2024) | 11.3 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | ranked 59 of 342 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hilvarenbeek | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing stock (2025) | 7,172 dwellings | 1,201,666 | 8,274,510 | ranked 302 of 342 | |
| Dwellings built before 1946 (2024) | 10.5% | 10.8% | 13.1% | ranked 222 of 338 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2024) | 24.0% | 21.5% | 19.9% | ranked 70 of 338 | |
| Single-family dwellings (2024) | 87.1% | 74.1% | 79.5% | ranked 46 of 342 | |
| Owner-occupied dwellings (2024) | 75.1% | 61.6% | 66.7% | ranked 21 of 342 | |
| Housing association dwellings (2024) | 14.3% | 26.6% | 23.7% | ranked 320 of 340 | |
| Average official property value (WOZ) of dwellings (2026) | 522,000 € | 450,866 € | 438,000 € | ranked 62 of 342 | |
| New dwellings in the last five years per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 21.7 ‰ | 17.4 ‰ | ranked 100 of 341 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hilvarenbeek | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average natural gas use per dwelling (2025) | 990 m³ | 824 m³ | 900 m³ | ranked 58 of 342 | |
| Average electricity supplied per dwelling (2025) | 3,210 kWh | 2,814 kWh | 2,810 kWh | ranked 23 of 342 | |
| Dwellings without natural gas (2025) | 8% | 13% | 7% | ranked 100 of 342 | |
| Dwellings with solar power (2025) | 46% | 42% | 46% | ranked 168 of 342 | |
| Dwellings mainly heated by electricity (2025) | 14% | 13% | 12% | ranked 62 of 342 | |
| Area of solar parks (2022) | 0 ha | 319 ha | 3,475 ha | ranked 159 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler (2022) | 89.7% | 84.3% | 90.3% | ranked 188 of 341 | |
| Dwellings with district heating (2022) | 0.0% | 5.8% | 0.1% | ranked 191 of 341 | |
| Average electricity fed back to the grid per dwelling (2025) | 1,640 kWh | 1,160 kWh | 1,245 kWh | ranked 44 of 342 | |
| Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant (2025) | 5,447 Wp | 1,877 Wp | 1,707 Wp | ranked 12 of 342 | |
| Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 230.9 ‰ | 203.7 ‰ | 222.7 ‰ | ranked 149 of 342 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hilvarenbeek | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average disposable income per household (2024) | 70,700 € | 63,189 € | 63,450 € | ranked 70 of 336 | |
| Business establishments (2026) | 2,660 | 375,525 | 2,612,530 | ranked 283 of 342 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 163.0 ‰ | 140.3 ‰ | 135.6 ‰ | ranked 46 of 342 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hilvarenbeek | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits (WW), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% | ranked 265 of 342 | |
| Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65 (2026) | 1.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 328 of 342 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hilvarenbeek | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privately owned passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 570 ‰ | 494 ‰ | 508 ‰ | ranked 37 of 342 | |
| Average distance to the nearest railway station (2025) | 12.2 km | 6.3 km | 4.6 km | ranked 47 of 342 |
Society
| Indicator | Hilvarenbeek | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size (2025) | 2.3 persons | 2.1 | 2.2 | ranked 55 of 342 | |
| Single-person households (2025) | 29.4% | 37.2% | 33.3% | ranked 295 of 342 | |
| Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 45.0 ‰ | 44.5 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | ranked 53 of 338 | |
| Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | ranked 102 of 320 | |
| Average distance to a large supermarket (2025) | 1.3 km | 1.0 km | 1.0 km | ranked 85 of 342 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hilvarenbeek | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste per inhabitant (2024) | 446 kg | 457 kg | 468 kg | ranked 218 of 340 | |
| Share of built-up and paved land (excluding water) (2022) | 6.9% | 28.1% | 16.8% | ranked 311 of 341 | |
| Share of agricultural land (excluding water) (2022) | 59.3% | 50.6% | 58.8% | ranked 167 of 341 | |
| Share of natural land, including forest (excluding water) (2022) | 29.7% | 16.0% | 11.7% | ranked 62 of 341 |
Health
| Indicator | Hilvarenbeek | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average distance to the nearest GP practice (2025) | 1.3 km | 1.1 km | 1.2 km | ranked 118 of 342 |
Education
| Indicator | Hilvarenbeek | North Brabant | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with a higher professional or university degree (2024) | 34.3% | 32.2% | 28.5% | ranked 83 of 341 | |
| Average distance to the nearest school (2025) | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | 0.8 km | ranked 124 of 342 |
Hilvarenbeek: indicators over time
Indicators available for several years. Hover over or tap a chart to read the value for each year.
Dwellings with an individual central heating boiler
89.7% in 2022, compared with 91.8% in 2017
Dwellings with district heating
0.0% in 2022, compared with 0.0% in 2017
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant
5,447 Wp in 2025, compared with 690 Wp in 2019
Solar power installations per 1,000 inhabitants
230.9 ‰ in 2025, compared with 72.5 ‰ in 2019
Registered offences per 1,000 inhabitants
45.0 ‰ in 2025, compared with 34.5 ‰ in 2019
Theft, embezzlement and burglary per 1,000 inhabitants
14.6 ‰ in 2025, compared with 16.6 ‰ in 2019
Sunshine and temperatures: Hilvarenbeek
| Month | Sunshine | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 3.6 |
| February | 40 | 4.0 |
| March | 83 | 6.5 |
| April | 129 | 10.1 |
| May | 156 | 14.0 |
| June | 166 | 17.4 |
| July | 162 | 19.0 |
| August | 137 | 18.2 |
| September | 101 | 15.6 |
| October | 59 | 12.0 |
| November | 30 | 7.3 |
| December | 19 | 4.6 |
Business sectors: Hilvarenbeek
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical20.6% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade12.4% ×1.0
- Construction10.5% ×1.0
- Health and social work10.5% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.9% ×3.2
- Other service activities5.3% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.9% ×0.9
- Education4.5% ×0.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hilvarenbeek?
Hilvarenbeek has 16,315 residents (2026), ranking 302 of 342 municipalities.
How big is Hilvarenbeek?
Hilvarenbeek covers 94.8 km², with a density of 172 people per km².
Is the population of Hilvarenbeek growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hilvarenbeek went from 15,164 to 16,315, a change of +7.6%.
Where is Hilvarenbeek?
Hilvarenbeek is in North Brabant. It belongs to Midden-Noord-Brabant (COROP region). Latitude 51.486, longitude 5.137.
Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65: what is the figure for Hilvarenbeek?
In Hilvarenbeek, “Social assistance (below pension age), % of residents 15–65” stands at 1.2% (2026), ranking 328 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 2.3%.
Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant: what is the figure for Hilvarenbeek?
In Hilvarenbeek, “Installed solar panel capacity per inhabitant” stands at 5,447 Wp (2025), ranking 12 of 342 municipalities; the national median is 1,707 Wp.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hilvarenbeek?
In Hilvarenbeek, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,039 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hilvarenbeek?
The nearest to Hilvarenbeek are Goirle (6.1 km), Tilburg (8.6 km), Oisterwijk (12 km), Oirschot (12 km), Reusel-De Mierden (14 km).