Eeklo: population and statistics
Eeklo has a population of 22,911 (2026) across 30.4 km², or 752 people per km². It ranks 144 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 22,911 residents
- 30.4 km²
- 752 people/km²
- 11 m
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in East Flanders, Eeklo ranks No. 23 by population.
Cars per household: 0.99 in Eeklo, compared with an average of 1.12 in East Flanders and 1.07 nationally.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.04 ‰ inh. in Eeklo, compared with an average of 5.37 ‰ inh. in East Flanders and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,069 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Cars per household”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,265 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kaprijke, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Evergem (37,371 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,276 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Eeklo in numbers
All indicators for Eeklo
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 | Eeklo | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.4% | 21.2% | 21.7% | ranked 143 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.1% | 21.3% | 21.5% | ranked 445 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eeklo | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 29.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 325 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 19.5% | – | 15.3% | ranked 108 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 76.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 408 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 11,206 | 769,888 | 5,783,434 | ranked 133 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 7.04 ‰ inh. | 5.37 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 82 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Eeklo | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 67.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 449 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eeklo | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,921 | 171,424 | 1,170,010 | ranked 182 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.8 ‰ inh. | 106.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 433 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,158 € | 25,350 € | 24,247 € | ranked 362 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 28,743 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 434 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 281,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 340 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 222,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 211 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eeklo | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 0.99 | 1.12 | 1.25 | ranked 517 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 27.6% | 23.8% | 17.6% | ranked 55 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Eeklo | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 11.9% | 9.2% | 6.4% | ranked 110 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.1% | 7.7% | 7.0% | ranked 213 of 551 |
Population of Eeklo over time
Eeklo had 20,561 residents in 2016 and 22,911 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,549 |
| 2022 | 21,775 |
| 2023 | 22,140 |
| 2024 | 22,401 |
| 2025 | 22,733 |
| 2026 | 22,911 |
Where is Eeklo?
Business sectors: Eeklo
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.3% ×1.1
- Construction16.1% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical13.9% ×0.7
- Manufacturing7.9% ×1.7
- Other service activities7.8% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×1.0
- Information and communication4.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Eeklo
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eeklo?
Eeklo has 22,911 residents (2026), ranking 144 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Eeklo?
Eeklo covers 30.4 km², with a density of 752 people per km².
Is the population of Eeklo growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eeklo went from 20,561 to 22,911, a change of +11.4%.
Where is Eeklo?
Eeklo is in East Flanders. It belongs to Eeklo (arrondissement). Latitude 51.186, longitude 3.564.
Cars per household: what is the figure for Eeklo?
In Eeklo, “Cars per household” stands at 0.99 (2025), ranking 517 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 1.25.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Eeklo?
In Eeklo, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.04 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 82 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eeklo?
In Eeklo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,069 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eeklo?
The nearest to Eeklo are Kaprijke (4.3 km), Sint-Laureins (5.7 km), Lievegem (6.5 km), Maldegem (8.6 km), Evergem (13 km).
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