Nazareth-De Pinte: population and statistics
Nazareth-De Pinte has a population of 23,633 (2026) across 53.2 km², or 444 people per km². It ranks 136 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 23,633 residents
- 53.2 km²
- 444 people/km²
- 9 m
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in East Flanders, Nazareth-De Pinte ranks No. 22 by population.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: 30,123 € in Nazareth-De Pinte, compared with an average of 25,350 € in East Flanders and 23,352 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 26.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,067 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Net taxable income per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,452 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sint-Martens-Latem, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Deinze (46,380 residents), 7.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,268 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Nazareth-De Pinte in numbers
All indicators for Nazareth-De Pinte
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 | Nazareth-De Pinte | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.2% | 21.2% | 21.7% | ranked 95 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.9% | 21.3% | 21.5% | ranked 363 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nazareth-De Pinte | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 15.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 505 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 21.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 65 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 85.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 56 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 10,539 | 769,888 | 5,783,434 | ranked 144 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.40 ‰ inh. | 5.37 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 281 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nazareth-De Pinte | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 87.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 83 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nazareth-De Pinte | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 3,269 | 171,424 | 1,170,010 | ranked 83 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 138.3 ‰ inh. | 106.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 40 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 30,123 € | 25,350 € | 24,247 € | ranked 21 of 564 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 467,888 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 41 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 286,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 61 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nazareth-De Pinte | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.32 | 1.12 | 1.25 | ranked 147 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 13.7% | 23.8% | 17.6% | ranked 500 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Nazareth-De Pinte | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.4% | 9.2% | 6.4% | ranked 341 of 564 |
Population of Nazareth-De Pinte over time
Nazareth-De Pinte had 21,937 residents in 2016 and 23,633 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,834 |
| 2022 | 23,086 |
| 2023 | 23,330 |
| 2024 | 23,396 |
| 2025 | 23,574 |
| 2026 | 23,633 |
Where is Nazareth-De Pinte?
Business sectors: Nazareth-De Pinte
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical26.1% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade14.7% ×1.0
- Construction11.0% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.2
- Information and communication6.4% ×1.2
- Other service activities5.4% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.0
- Health and social work4.6% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Nazareth-De Pinte
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nazareth-De Pinte?
Nazareth-De Pinte has 23,633 residents (2026), ranking 136 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Nazareth-De Pinte?
Nazareth-De Pinte covers 53.2 km², with a density of 444 people per km².
Is the population of Nazareth-De Pinte growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nazareth-De Pinte went from 21,937 to 23,633, a change of +7.7%.
Where is Nazareth-De Pinte?
Nazareth-De Pinte is in East Flanders. It belongs to Gent (arrondissement). Latitude 50.984, longitude 3.632.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Nazareth-De Pinte?
In Nazareth-De Pinte, “Net taxable income per inhabitant” stands at 30,123 € (2023), ranking 21 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 24,247 €.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Nazareth-De Pinte?
In Nazareth-De Pinte, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 15.5% (2024), ranking 505 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nazareth-De Pinte?
In Nazareth-De Pinte, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,067 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nazareth-De Pinte?
The nearest to Nazareth-De Pinte are Sint-Martens-Latem (3.9 km), Gavere (6.5 km), Deinze (7.3 km), Kruisem (9.6 km), Ghent (10 km).