Brussels
Belgium • Europe
Primary City: Brussels
Primary State/Province: Brussels
Primary Language: French
Population: 2.9M
GDP: $211B • GDP per capita: $73,405
GAWC Class: 3
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
46.1%
National Capital
Capital city of Belgium
Largest City
Largest metro area in Belgium
Walkable Elite Quarters
Neighborhoods that clear the dense, historic, walkable, elite residential test.
From The Last of the Marylebones. 103 of 4,200+ metros clear the bar.
Key Statistics
Major Teams
5
Total Teams
13
Major Companies
13
Market Cap
$361B
Metro Stations
59
Commuter Rail
120
Universities
4
Michelin Stars
10
Cultural Events
10
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 5 | #T-63 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 13 | #T-48 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 5 | #T-31 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 13 | #T-65 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $361B | #76 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 10 | #4 |
| Universities ↗ | 4 | #T-50 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 4 | #T-28 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 10 | #T-23 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 4 | #T-29 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 4.0 | #T-63 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 10.0 | #T-128 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 59 | #97 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 120 | #42 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 3 | #T-11 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 1 | #T-233 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • Belgium
RSC Anderlecht
Brussels • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Belgium
Union St. Gilloise
Brussels • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Belgium
Oud Heverlee Leuven
Brussels • Level: 1
Notable Venues2 venues
Football
King Baudouin Stadium
Brussels
Basketball
ING Arena
Brussels
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams2 teams
Football/Soccer • Belgium
RWDM47
Brussels • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Belgium
RSCA Futures
Brussels • Level: 2
Other Men’s Teams8 teams
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Brussels Basketball
Brussels
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Leuven Bears
Leuven
Field Hockey • Other Sports
Leopold
Uccle
Field Hockey • Other Sports
Oree
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
Field Hockey • Other Sports
Pingouin
Nivelles
Field Hockey • Other Sports
Racing
Uccle
Field Hockey • Other Sports
Uccle Sport
Uccle
Field Hockey • Other Sports
Waterloo Ducks
Waterloo
Major Sporting Events
Championship Finals5 events
1985 European Cup Final
Football Final
1985 • Brussels
1974 European Cup Final
Football Final
1974 • Brussels
1972 European Championship Final
Football Final
1972 • Brussels
1966 European Cup Final
Football Final
1966 • Brussels
1958 European Cup Final
Football Final
1958 • Brussels
F1 Races2 events
Belgian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1974 • Nivelles-Baulers
Belgian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1972 • Nivelles-Baulers
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anheuser-Busch Inbev | $147B | Public |
| 2 | UCB | $59B | Public |
| 3 | KBC | $54B | Public |
| 4 | Elia Group | $18B | Public |
| 5 | ageas | $15B | Public |
| 6 | Financière de Tubize | $12B | Public |
| 7 | D'Ieteren Group | $12B | Public |
| 8 | GBL | $12B | Public |
| 9 | Sofina | $10B | Public |
| 10 | Odoo | $8B | Unicorn |
| 11 | Collibra | $5B | Unicorn |
| 12 | Umicore | $5B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $361B across 13 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Notable One-off Events
2022 NATO Summit
Brussels • International Summit
2021 NATO Summit
Brussels • International Summit
2018 NATO Summit
Brussels • International Summit
2017 NATO Summit
Brussels • International Summit
2014 40th G7 summit
Brussels • International Summit
2005 NATO Summit
Brussels • International Summit
1958 Brussels World's Fair
Brussels • World Expo
1935 Brussels International Exposition
Brussels • World Expo
1910 Brussels International Exhibition
Brussels • World Expo
1897 Brussels International Exposition
Brussels • World Expo
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries5 items
BOZAR
Brussels • Art
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Brussels • Art
Atomium
Brussels • Cultural Heritage
Grand-Place
Brussels • Cultural Heritage
Royal Museum for Central Africa
Tervuren • Cultural Heritage
Performing Arts Venues2 items
Palais des Beaux-Arts (BOZAR)
Brussels • Concert Hall
La Monnaie
Brussels • Opera House
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks1 item
Cinquantenaire Park
Brussels • Park/Garden
Landmarks & Civic2 items
European Union Headquaters
Brussels • International Organization
NATO Headquaters
Brussels • International Organization
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities4 entries
KU Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
Université catholique de Louvain
Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Université libre de Bruxelles
Brussels, Belgium
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Brussels, Belgium
Top 250 Hospitals1 entry
UZ Leuven
Leuven • Hospital
Infrastructure
Airport2 entries
Brussels Airport
Brussels • 2 - Major International
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
Brussels • 4 - Regional
Military Base1 entry
NATO HQ / SHAPE
Brussels • Military HQ
Notable Train Hubs3 entries
Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid
Brussels • Intercity Rail Hub
Bruxelles-Central/Brussel-Centraal
Brussels • Intercity Rail Hub
Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord
Brussels • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (59 stations)1 entry
Brussels Metro
Brussels • 59 stations
Suburban Rail (120 stations)1 entry
Brussels S Train
Brussels • 120 stations
Trade Venue1 entry
Brussels EXPO
Brussels • Trade Venue
Central Bank1 entry
National Bank of Belgium
Brussels • Central Bank
Luxury Hospitality
2-Star Michelin3 entries
Bon Bon
Brussels
Comme Chez Soi
Brussels
La Durée
Brussels
FTG 4-Star1 entry
Hotel Amigo, a Rocco Forte Hotel
Brussels