Kluisbergen: population and statistics
Kluisbergen has a population of 6,939 (2026) across 30.6 km², or 226 people per km². It ranks 442 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,939 residents
- 30.6 km²
- 226 people/km²
- 15 m
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in East Flanders, Kluisbergen ranks No. 50 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 3.7% in Kluisbergen, compared with an average of 9.2% in East Flanders and 13.8% nationally.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.06 ‰ inh. in Kluisbergen, compared with an average of 5.37 ‰ inh. in East Flanders and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,068 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,290 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Avelgem (10,426 residents), 5.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,272 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Kluisbergen in numbers
All indicators for Kluisbergen
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 | Kluisbergen | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.0% | 21.2% | 21.7% | ranked 339 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.1% | 21.3% | 21.5% | ranked 208 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kluisbergen | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 38.6% | – | 34.6% | ranked 238 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 18.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 130 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 314 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,238 | 769,888 | 5,783,434 | ranked 440 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 7.06 ‰ inh. | 5.37 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 81 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kluisbergen | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 72.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 373 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kluisbergen | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 878 | 171,424 | 1,170,010 | ranked 389 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 126.5 ‰ inh. | 106.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 90 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,186 € | 25,350 € | 24,247 € | ranked 226 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,270 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 236 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 250,250 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 419 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kluisbergen | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.27 | 1.12 | 1.25 | ranked 241 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.3% | 23.8% | 17.6% | ranked 300 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Kluisbergen | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.7% | 9.2% | 6.4% | ranked 488 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.1% | 7.7% | 7.0% | ranked 441 of 551 |
Population of Kluisbergen over time
Kluisbergen had 6,445 residents in 2016 and 6,939 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,682 |
| 2022 | 6,791 |
| 2023 | 6,874 |
| 2024 | 6,888 |
| 2025 | 6,869 |
| 2026 | 6,939 |
Where is Kluisbergen?
Business sectors: Kluisbergen
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction17.9% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical17.2% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade13.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.8% ×1.5
- Manufacturing6.8% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.2% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services5.9% ×1.1
- Other service activities4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Kluisbergen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kluisbergen?
Kluisbergen has 6,939 residents (2026), ranking 442 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Kluisbergen?
Kluisbergen covers 30.6 km², with a density of 226 people per km².
Is the population of Kluisbergen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kluisbergen went from 6,445 to 6,939, a change of +7.7%.
Where is Kluisbergen?
Kluisbergen is in East Flanders. It belongs to Oudenaarde (arrondissement). Latitude 50.789, longitude 3.514.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Kluisbergen?
In Kluisbergen, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 3.7% (2026), ranking 488 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kluisbergen?
In Kluisbergen, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.06 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 81 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kluisbergen?
In Kluisbergen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,068 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kluisbergen?
The nearest to Kluisbergen are Avelgem (5.1 km), Anzegem (5.6 km), Mont-de-l’Enclus (5.8 km), Wortegem-Petegem (7.2 km), Maarkedal (7.4 km).
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