Evergem: population and statistics
Evergem has a population of 37,371 (2026) across 75.4 km², or 496 people per km². It ranks 60 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 37,371 residents
- 75.4 km²
- 496 people/km²
- 7 m
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in East Flanders, Evergem ranks No. 10 by population.
Administrative poverty risk: 4.4% in Evergem, compared with an average of 7.7% in East Flanders and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,054 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in East Flanders for “Share of houses in the building stock”.
- “Buildings built after 2001”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Administrative poverty risk”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,556 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ghent (274,042 residents), 6.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,216 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Evergem in numbers
All indicators for Evergem
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 | Evergem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 21.2% | 21.7% | ranked 212 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.9% | 21.3% | 21.5% | ranked 363 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Evergem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 19.4% | – | 34.6% | ranked 459 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 22.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 28 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 85.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 38 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 16,510 | 769,888 | 5,783,434 | ranked 73 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.19 ‰ inh. | 5.37 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 127 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Evergem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 78.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 244 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Evergem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 3,591 | 171,424 | 1,170,010 | ranked 65 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96.1 ‰ inh. | 106.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 346 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,160 € | 25,350 € | 24,247 € | ranked 154 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,274 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 134 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 363,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 143 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 265,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 112 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Evergem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.27 | 1.12 | 1.25 | ranked 241 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.8% | 23.8% | 17.6% | ranked 386 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Evergem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.2% | 9.2% | 6.4% | ranked 353 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.4% | 7.7% | 7.0% | ranked 514 of 551 |
Population of Evergem over time
Evergem had 34,692 residents in 2016 and 37,371 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 35,791 |
| 2022 | 36,087 |
| 2023 | 36,557 |
| 2024 | 36,860 |
| 2025 | 37,254 |
| 2026 | 37,371 |
Where is Evergem?
Business sectors: Evergem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction17.2% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical15.3% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade13.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.8% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services4.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Evergem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Evergem?
Evergem has 37,371 residents (2026), ranking 60 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Evergem?
Evergem covers 75.4 km², with a density of 496 people per km².
Is the population of Evergem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Evergem went from 34,692 to 37,371, a change of +7.7%.
Where is Evergem?
Evergem is in East Flanders. It belongs to Gent (arrondissement). Latitude 51.109, longitude 3.708.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Evergem?
In Evergem, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 22.3% (2024), ranking 28 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Evergem?
In Evergem, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 4.4% (2023), ranking 514 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Evergem?
In Evergem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,054 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Evergem?
The nearest to Evergem are Ghent (6.2 km), Lievegem (8.3 km), Lochristi (8.9 km), Destelbergen (9.2 km), Sint-Martens-Latem (11 km).
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