Erpe-Mere: population and statistics
Erpe-Mere has a population of 21,211 (2026) across 34.4 km², or 616 people per km². It ranks 158 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 21,211 residents
- 34.4 km²
- 616 people/km²
- 24 m
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in East Flanders, Erpe-Mere ranks No. 26 by population.
Administrative poverty risk: 4.7% in Erpe-Mere, compared with an average of 7.7% in East Flanders and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,074 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Administrative poverty risk”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,819 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lede, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aalst (93,094 residents), 5.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,296 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Erpe-Mere in numbers
All indicators for Erpe-Mere
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 | Erpe-Mere | 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) | 20.8% | 21.3% | 21.5% | ranked 377 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Erpe-Mere | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 22.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 415 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 15.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 286 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 84.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 61 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 9,665 | 769,888 | 5,783,434 | ranked 167 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.56 ‰ inh. | 5.37 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 363 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Erpe-Mere | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 71.9% | – | 76.7% | ranked 384 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Erpe-Mere | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 2,156 | 171,424 | 1,170,010 | ranked 151 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101.6 ‰ inh. | 106.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 291 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,667 € | 25,350 € | 24,247 € | ranked 117 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,499 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 110 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 317,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 245 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 240,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 175 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Erpe-Mere | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.27 | 1.12 | 1.25 | ranked 241 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.2% | 23.8% | 17.6% | ranked 302 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Erpe-Mere | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.5% | 9.2% | 6.4% | ranked 333 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.7% | 7.7% | 7.0% | ranked 484 of 551 |
Population of Erpe-Mere over time
Erpe-Mere had 19,720 residents in 2016 and 21,211 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,286 |
| 2022 | 20,606 |
| 2023 | 20,843 |
| 2024 | 21,013 |
| 2025 | 21,117 |
| 2026 | 21,211 |
Where is Erpe-Mere?
Business sectors: Erpe-Mere
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction17.6% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical16.8% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade15.7% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.8% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.3
- Information and communication6.1% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services4.7% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Erpe-Mere
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Erpe-Mere?
Erpe-Mere has 21,211 residents (2026), ranking 158 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Erpe-Mere?
Erpe-Mere covers 34.4 km², with a density of 616 people per km².
Is the population of Erpe-Mere growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Erpe-Mere went from 19,720 to 21,211, a change of +7.6%.
Where is Erpe-Mere?
Erpe-Mere is in East Flanders. It belongs to Aalst (arrondissement). Latitude 50.933, longitude 3.967.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Erpe-Mere?
In Erpe-Mere, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 4.7% (2023), ranking 484 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Erpe-Mere?
In Erpe-Mere, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 84.8% (2024), ranking 61 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Erpe-Mere?
In Erpe-Mere, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,074 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Erpe-Mere?
The nearest to Erpe-Mere are Lede (3.7 km), Haaltert (4.4 km), Aalst (5.1 km), Sint-Lievens-Houtem (7.2 km), Wichelen (7.9 km).
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