Public administration and defence; compulsory social security: the largest companies in Antwerp province
As of 14 Nov 2026, 25 companies in Public administration and defence; compulsory social security (NACE 84) in Antwerp province publish total assets in recent accounts (financial years 2023 to 2026). The top 10 account for €1.32bn, out of €1.37bn for all of them; median total assets are €6.82m. GasthuisZusters Antwerpen leads with €460.9m (financial year 2023).
Top 25 · Public administration and defence; compulsory social security · Antwerp province
Ranked by total assets in the latest filed accounts. This is a size criterion, not an assessment.
Ranking based on each company's own annual accounts (statutory, not consolidated): a subsidiary and its parent appear separately, and the ranking differs from lists based on consolidated group accounts.
“—”: not published. Small companies (micro and abridged accounts) do not have to publish their revenue.
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Other sectors · Antwerp province
- 01 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities1,301
- 02 Forestry and logging56
- 03 Fishing and aquaculture10
- 08 Other mining and quarrying19
- 10 Manufacture of food products912
- 11 Manufacture of beverages81
- 13 Manufacture of textiles92
- 14 Manufacture of wearing apparel90
- 15 Manufacture of leather and related products of other materials13
- 16 Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials285
- 17 Manufacture of paper and paper products54
- 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media360
- 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products165
- 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations87
- 22 Manufacture of rubber and plastic products136
- 23 Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products238
- 24 Manufacture of basic metals68
- 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment1,026
- 26 Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products136
- 27 Manufacture of electrical equipment123
- 28 Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.302
- 29 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers73
- 30 Manufacture of other transport equipment49
- 31 Manufacture of furniture243
- 32 Other manufacturing398
- 33 Repair, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment727
- 35 Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply153
- 36 Water collection, treatment and supply10
- 37 Sewerage38
- 38 Waste collection, recovery and disposal activities172
- 39 Remediation activities and other waste management service activities40
- 41 Construction of residential and non-residential buildings2,821
- 42 Civil engineering695
- 43 Specialised construction activities9,021
- 46 Wholesale trade8,127
- 47 Retail trade7,864
- 49 Land transport and transport via pipelines1,850
- 50 Water transport233
- 51 Air transport47
- 52 Warehousing, storage and support activities for transportation1,172
- 53 Postal and courier activities176
- 55 Accommodation400
- 56 Food and beverage service activities5,057
- 58 Publishing activities237
- 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities554
- 60 Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities56
- 61 Telecommunication78
- 62 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities5,990
- 63 Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and other information service activities887
- 64 Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding6,036
- 65 Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security35
- 66 Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities1,481
- 68 Real estate activities9,448
- 69 Legal and accounting activities3,909
- 70 Activities of head offices and management consultancy11,008
- 71 Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis3,131
- 72 Scientific research and development154
- 73 Activities of advertising, market research and public relations2,147
- 74 Other professional, scientific and technical activities1,156
- 75 Veterinary activities367
- 77 Rental and leasing activities743
- 78 Employment activities454
- 79 Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities193
- 80 Investigation and security activities96
- 81 Services to buildings and landscape activities1,434
- 82 Office administrative, office support and other business support activities2,809
- 85 Education734
- 86 Human health activities6,989
- 87 Residential care activities158
- 88 Social work activities without accommodation384
- 90 Arts creation and performing arts activities838
- 91 Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities47
- 92 Gambling and betting activities35
- 93 Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities835
- 94 Activities of membership organisations141
- 95 Repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles822
- 96 Personal service activities1,485
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Frequently asked questions
Which is the largest company in Public administration and defence; compulsory social security in Antwerp province?
By total assets, it is GasthuisZusters Antwerpen (€460.9m, financial year 2023).
How many companies in Public administration and defence; compulsory social security in Antwerp province are ranked?
25 out of 26 active companies in the sector with their registered office in the area: those whose latest accounts are less than 3 years old.
Why does this ranking differ from other lists?
It uses each company's annual accounts as filed with the National Bank, not consolidated group accounts. A holding, a subsidiary or a purchasing entity can therefore appear separately. Only companies whose latest accounts are less than 3 years old are ranked.
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Open the full file →Active companies (legal entities) that have filed at least one set of annual accounts, based on the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises and the National Bank of Belgium. The sector is the main activity in the register; the municipality is that of the registered office. Data updated on 14 Nov 2026.