Lierde: population and statistics
Lierde has a population of 6,880 (2026) across 26.3 km², or 261 people per km². It ranks 445 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,880 residents
- 26.3 km²
- 261 people/km²
- 34 m
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in East Flanders, Lierde ranks No. 51 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 2.6% in Lierde, compared with an average of 9.2% in East Flanders and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 20.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,077 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,686 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Geraardsbergen (35,338 residents), 5.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,308 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Lierde in numbers
All indicators for Lierde
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 | Lierde | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.7% | 21.2% | 21.7% | ranked 121 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.9% | 21.3% | 21.5% | ranked 363 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lierde | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 32.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 303 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 13.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 369 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 85.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 38 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,179 | 769,888 | 5,783,434 | ranked 443 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.91 ‰ inh. | 5.37 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 419 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lierde | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 74.7% | – | 76.7% | ranked 320 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lierde | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 746 | 171,424 | 1,170,010 | ranked 432 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108.4 ‰ inh. | 106.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 228 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,170 € | 25,350 € | 24,247 € | ranked 152 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,518 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 108 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 330,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 206 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lierde | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.34 | 1.12 | 1.25 | ranked 112 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.2% | 23.8% | 17.6% | ranked 432 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Lierde | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 2.6% | 9.2% | 6.4% | ranked 551 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.5% | 7.7% | 7.0% | ranked 508 of 551 |
Population of Lierde over time
Lierde had 6,550 residents in 2016 and 6,880 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,626 |
| 2022 | 6,689 |
| 2023 | 6,805 |
| 2024 | 6,874 |
| 2025 | 6,858 |
| 2026 | 6,880 |
Where is Lierde?
Business sectors: Lierde
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction20.2% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical15.1% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade12.2% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.7% ×2.1
- Other service activities8.0% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×1.1
- Information and communication5.4% ×1.0
- Manufacturing4.8% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Lierde
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lierde?
Lierde has 6,880 residents (2026), ranking 445 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Lierde?
Lierde covers 26.3 km², with a density of 261 people per km².
Is the population of Lierde growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lierde went from 6,550 to 6,880, a change of +5.0%.
Where is Lierde?
Lierde is in East Flanders. It belongs to Oudenaarde (arrondissement). Latitude 50.817, longitude 3.850.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Lierde?
In Lierde, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 2.6% (2026), ranking 551 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Lierde?
In Lierde, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 85.8% (2024), ranking 38 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lierde?
In Lierde, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,077 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lierde?
The nearest to Lierde are Geraardsbergen (5.7 km), Zottegem (6.0 km), Brakel (6.5 km), Herzele (7.8 km), Zwalm (11 km).
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