Lievegem: population and statistics
Lievegem has a population of 27,502 (2026) across 80.8 km², or 340 people per km². It ranks 104 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 27,502 residents
- 80.8 km²
- 340 people/km²
- 6 m
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in East Flanders, Lievegem ranks No. 18 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 24.9% in Lievegem, compared with an average of 21.2% in East Flanders and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,069 kWh a year here.
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Lievegem in numbers
All indicators for Lievegem
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 | Lievegem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.9% | 21.2% | 21.7% | ranked 62 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.4% | 21.3% | 21.5% | ranked 416 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lievegem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 23.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 406 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 17.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 173 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 84.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 75 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 12,816 | 769,888 | 5,783,434 | ranked 109 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.88 ‰ inh. | 5.37 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 328 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lievegem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 75.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 298 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lievegem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 3,163 | 171,424 | 1,170,010 | ranked 89 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115.0 ‰ inh. | 106.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 162 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,162 € | 25,350 € | 24,247 € | ranked 153 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,599 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 200 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 370,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 130 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 261,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 126 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lievegem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.25 | 1.12 | 1.25 | ranked 276 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 16.7% | 23.8% | 17.6% | ranked 335 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Lievegem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.1% | 9.2% | 6.4% | ranked 445 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.1% | 7.7% | 7.0% | ranked 441 of 551 |
Population of Lievegem over time
Lievegem had 25,842 residents in 2016 and 27,502 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,441 |
| 2022 | 26,657 |
| 2023 | 26,979 |
| 2024 | 27,225 |
| 2025 | 27,350 |
| 2026 | 27,502 |
Where is Lievegem?
Business sectors: Lievegem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.9% ×0.9
- Construction15.8% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade13.1% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.9% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.2% ×1.1
- Health and social work4.6% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Lievegem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lievegem?
Lievegem has 27,502 residents (2026), ranking 104 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Lievegem?
Lievegem covers 80.8 km², with a density of 340 people per km².
Is the population of Lievegem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lievegem went from 25,842 to 27,502, a change of +6.4%.
Where is Lievegem?
Lievegem is in East Flanders. It belongs to Gent (arrondissement). Latitude 51.130, longitude 3.593.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Lievegem?
In Lievegem, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 24.9% (2026), ranking 62 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Lievegem?
In Lievegem, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 84.3% (2024), ranking 75 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lievegem?
In Lievegem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,069 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lievegem?
The nearest to Lievegem are Eeklo (6.5 km), Evergem (8.3 km), Kaprijke (9.6 km), Aalter (11 km), Sint-Laureins (12 km).
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