Hamme: population and statistics
Hamme has a population of 25,763 (2026) across 40.5 km², or 636 people per km². It ranks 117 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 25,763 residents
- 40.5 km²
- 636 people/km²
- 4 m
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in East Flanders, Hamme ranks No. 20 by population.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 21.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,064 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,676 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Waasmunster, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dendermonde (47,828 residents), 7.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,256 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Hamme in numbers
All indicators for Hamme
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 | Hamme | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.1% | 21.2% | 21.7% | ranked 333 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.7% | 21.3% | 21.5% | ranked 260 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hamme | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 26.3% | – | 34.6% | ranked 355 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 17.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 196 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 78.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 341 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 12,166 | 769,888 | 5,783,434 | ranked 119 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.76 ‰ inh. | 5.37 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 433 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hamme | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 68.7% | – | 76.7% | ranked 430 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hamme | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 2,399 | 171,424 | 1,170,010 | ranked 130 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.1 ‰ inh. | 106.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 373 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,146 € | 25,350 € | 24,247 € | ranked 293 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,211 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 338 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 285,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 323 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 263,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 122 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hamme | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.15 | 1.12 | 1.25 | ranked 414 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 21.3% | 23.8% | 17.6% | ranked 155 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Hamme | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.4% | 9.2% | 6.4% | ranked 231 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.4% | 7.7% | 7.0% | ranked 247 of 551 |
Population of Hamme over time
Hamme had 24,702 residents in 2016 and 25,763 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,980 |
| 2022 | 25,141 |
| 2023 | 25,368 |
| 2024 | 25,554 |
| 2025 | 25,706 |
| 2026 | 25,763 |
Where is Hamme?
Business sectors: Hamme
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction21.1% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical15.3% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade15.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities9.1% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services7.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing4.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.4% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.2% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Hamme
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hamme?
Hamme has 25,763 residents (2026), ranking 117 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Hamme?
Hamme covers 40.5 km², with a density of 636 people per km².
Is the population of Hamme growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hamme went from 24,702 to 25,763, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Hamme?
Hamme is in East Flanders. It belongs to Dendermonde (arrondissement). Latitude 51.092, longitude 4.136.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Hamme?
In Hamme, “Number of dwellings” stands at 12,166 (2024), ranking 119 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Hamme?
In Hamme, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 2,399 (2024), ranking 130 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hamme?
In Hamme, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,064 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hamme?
The nearest to Hamme are Waasmunster (4.1 km), Temse (6.6 km), Bornem (6.9 km), Dendermonde (7.2 km), Zele (7.7 km).
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