Berlare: population and statistics
Berlare has a population of 15,480 (2026) across 38.2 km², or 405 people per km². It ranks 234 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 15,480 residents
- 38.2 km²
- 405 people/km²
- 7 m
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in East Flanders, Berlare ranks No. 36 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 3.1% in Berlare, compared with an average of 9.2% in East Flanders and 13.8% nationally.
Share of inhabitants under 20: 19.2% in Berlare, compared with an average of 21.3% in East Flanders and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 19.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,067 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 20”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,354 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wichelen, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dendermonde (47,828 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,268 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Berlare in numbers
All indicators for Berlare
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 | Berlare | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.2% | 21.2% | 21.7% | ranked 152 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.2% | 21.3% | 21.5% | ranked 512 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berlare | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 21.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 435 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 19.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 102 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 83.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 104 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 8,279 | 769,888 | 5,783,434 | ranked 208 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.63 ‰ inh. | 5.37 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 106 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Berlare | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 77.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 267 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berlare | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,608 | 171,424 | 1,170,010 | ranked 232 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103.9 ‰ inh. | 106.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 268 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,686 € | 25,350 € | 24,247 € | ranked 184 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,647 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 191 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 332,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 203 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 265,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 112 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Berlare | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.26 | 1.12 | 1.25 | ranked 258 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.0% | 23.8% | 17.6% | ranked 313 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Berlare | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.1% | 9.2% | 6.4% | ranked 525 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.7% | 7.7% | 7.0% | ranked 384 of 551 |
Population of Berlare over time
Berlare had 14,758 residents in 2016 and 15,480 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,222 |
| 2022 | 15,274 |
| 2023 | 15,446 |
| 2024 | 15,486 |
| 2025 | 15,425 |
| 2026 | 15,480 |
Where is Berlare?
Business sectors: Berlare
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction19.4% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical16.4% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade14.2% ×0.9
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.8% ×1.1
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.7% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Berlare
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berlare?
Berlare has 15,480 residents (2026), ranking 234 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Berlare?
Berlare covers 38.2 km², with a density of 405 people per km².
Is the population of Berlare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Berlare went from 14,758 to 15,480, a change of +4.9%.
Where is Berlare?
Berlare is in East Flanders. It belongs to Dendermonde (arrondissement). Latitude 51.025, longitude 4.003.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Berlare?
In Berlare, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 3.1% (2026), ranking 525 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
Share of inhabitants under 20: what is the figure for Berlare?
In Berlare, “Share of inhabitants under 20” stands at 19.2% (2026), ranking 512 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Berlare?
In Berlare, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,067 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Berlare?
The nearest to Berlare are Wichelen (3.1 km), Zele (5.1 km), Dendermonde (6.7 km), Lede (6.8 km), Lokeren (8.4 km).
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