Kruisem: population and statistics
Kruisem has a population of 16,035 (2026) across 71.6 km², or 224 people per km². It ranks 229 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 16,035 residents
- 71.6 km²
- 224 people/km²
- 30 m
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in East Flanders, Kruisem ranks No. 35 by population.
Administrative poverty risk: 4.2% in Kruisem, compared with an average of 7.7% in East Flanders and 11.0% nationally.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 149.6 ‰ inh. in Kruisem, compared with an average of 106.4 ‰ inh. in East Flanders and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 21.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,072 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Administrative poverty risk”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,027 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wortegem-Petegem, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oudenaarde (33,105 residents), 7.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,288 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Kruisem in numbers
All indicators for Kruisem
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 | Kruisem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 21.2% | 21.7% | ranked 297 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.8% | 21.3% | 21.5% | ranked 377 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kruisem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 29.0% | – | 34.6% | ranked 327 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 19.8% | – | 15.3% | ranked 95 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 215 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 7,253 | 769,888 | 5,783,434 | ranked 235 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.54 ‰ inh. | 5.37 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 115 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kruisem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 76.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 286 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kruisem | 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) | 149.6 ‰ inh. | 106.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 22 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 27,272 € | 25,350 € | 24,247 € | ranked 90 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,996 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 72 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 369,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 135 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kruisem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.36 | 1.12 | 1.25 | ranked 81 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.0% | 23.8% | 17.6% | ranked 444 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Kruisem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.3% | 9.2% | 6.4% | ranked 512 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.2% | 7.7% | 7.0% | ranked 526 of 551 |
Population of Kruisem over time
Kruisem had 15,664 residents in 2016 and 16,035 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,750 |
| 2022 | 15,876 |
| 2023 | 15,952 |
| 2024 | 15,961 |
| 2025 | 16,006 |
| 2026 | 16,035 |
Where is Kruisem?
Business sectors: Kruisem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical21.3% ×1.1
- Construction14.9% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade13.8% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.4% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.3
- Other service activities5.8% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services3.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Kruisem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kruisem?
Kruisem has 16,035 residents (2026), ranking 229 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Kruisem?
Kruisem covers 71.6 km², with a density of 224 people per km².
Is the population of Kruisem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kruisem went from 15,664 to 16,035, a change of +2.4%.
Where is Kruisem?
Kruisem is in East Flanders. It belongs to Oudenaarde (arrondissement). Latitude 50.909, longitude 3.565.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Kruisem?
In Kruisem, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 4.2% (2023), ranking 526 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kruisem?
In Kruisem, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 149.6 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 22 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kruisem?
In Kruisem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,072 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kruisem?
The nearest to Kruisem are Wortegem-Petegem (6.9 km), Oudenaarde (7.0 km), Gavere (7.1 km), Zulte (8.6 km), Deinze (8.7 km).
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