Lochristi: population and statistics
Lochristi has a population of 30,982 (2026) across 95.3 km², or 325 people per km². It ranks 84 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 30,982 residents
- 95.3 km²
- 325 people/km²
- 8 m
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in East Flanders, Lochristi ranks No. 14 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,065 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built after 2001”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,346 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Destelbergen, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ghent (274,042 residents), 8.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,260 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Lochristi in numbers
All indicators for Lochristi
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 | Lochristi | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.5% | 21.2% | 21.7% | ranked 133 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.1% | 21.3% | 21.5% | ranked 445 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lochristi | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 17.0% | – | 34.6% | ranked 491 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 23.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 12 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 219 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 13,671 | 769,888 | 5,783,434 | ranked 100 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.95 ‰ inh. | 5.37 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 87 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lochristi | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 82.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 170 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lochristi | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 3,646 | 171,424 | 1,170,010 | ranked 62 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117.7 ‰ inh. | 106.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 143 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 27,593 € | 25,350 € | 24,247 € | ranked 77 of 564 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 419,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 75 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 290,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 54 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lochristi | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.33 | 1.12 | 1.25 | ranked 131 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 14.7% | 23.8% | 17.6% | ranked 458 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Lochristi | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.2% | 9.2% | 6.4% | ranked 353 of 564 |
Population of Lochristi over time
Lochristi had 29,705 residents in 2016 and 30,982 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 30,390 |
| 2022 | 30,744 |
| 2023 | 30,910 |
| 2024 | 30,925 |
| 2025 | 30,916 |
| 2026 | 30,982 |
Where is Lochristi?
Business sectors: Lochristi
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.3% ×0.9
- Construction13.8% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade13.0% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.2% ×2.4
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.2% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.5% ×1.0
- Manufacturing4.7% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Lochristi
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lochristi?
Lochristi has 30,982 residents (2026), ranking 84 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Lochristi?
Lochristi covers 95.3 km², with a density of 325 people per km².
Is the population of Lochristi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lochristi went from 29,705 to 30,982, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Lochristi?
Lochristi is in East Flanders. It belongs to Gent (arrondissement). Latitude 51.095, longitude 3.833.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Lochristi?
In Lochristi, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 23.7% (2024), ranking 12 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Lochristi?
In Lochristi, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 3,646 (2024), ranking 62 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lochristi?
In Lochristi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,065 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lochristi?
The nearest to Lochristi are Destelbergen (5.5 km), Laarne (7.5 km), Ghent (8.8 km), Evergem (8.9 km), Lokeren (11 km).
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