Ninove: population and statistics
Ninove has a population of 40,879 (2026) across 73.1 km², or 559 people per km². It ranks 50 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 40,879 residents
- 73.1 km²
- 559 people/km²
- 11 m
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in East Flanders, Ninove ranks No. 8 by population.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 20.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,076 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Number of dwellings”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,241 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Roosdaal, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aalst (93,094 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,304 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Ninove in numbers
All indicators for Ninove
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 | Ninove | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.5% | 21.2% | 21.7% | ranked 206 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.1% | 21.3% | 21.5% | ranked 208 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ninove | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 33.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 300 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 11.8% | – | 15.3% | ranked 410 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.6% | – | 79.9% | ranked 240 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 18,680 | 769,888 | 5,783,434 | ranked 58 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.74 ‰ inh. | 5.37 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 346 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ninove | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 72.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 377 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ninove | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 3,601 | 171,424 | 1,170,010 | ranked 64 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.1 ‰ inh. | 106.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 407 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,234 € | 25,350 € | 24,247 € | ranked 286 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,325 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 327 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 315,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 247 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 269,750 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 100 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ninove | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.16 | 1.12 | 1.25 | ranked 402 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 21.0% | 23.8% | 17.6% | ranked 166 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Ninove | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.9% | 9.2% | 6.4% | ranked 207 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.8% | 7.7% | 7.0% | ranked 290 of 551 |
Population of Ninove over time
Ninove had 38,051 residents in 2016 and 40,879 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 39,369 |
| 2022 | 39,626 |
| 2023 | 40,093 |
| 2024 | 40,363 |
| 2025 | 40,580 |
| 2026 | 40,879 |
Where is Ninove?
Business sectors: Ninove
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction20.4% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical16.8% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade14.9% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.4% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing4.7% ×1.0
- Information and communication4.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Ninove
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ninove?
Ninove has 40,879 residents (2026), ranking 50 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Ninove?
Ninove covers 73.1 km², with a density of 559 people per km².
Is the population of Ninove growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ninove went from 38,051 to 40,879, a change of +7.4%.
Where is Ninove?
Ninove is in East Flanders. It belongs to Aalst (arrondissement). Latitude 50.833, longitude 4.017.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Ninove?
In Ninove, “Number of dwellings” stands at 18,680 (2024), ranking 58 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Ninove?
In Ninove, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 3,601 (2024), ranking 64 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ninove?
In Ninove, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,076 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ninove?
The nearest to Ninove are Roosdaal (4.2 km), Liedekerke (6.0 km), Denderleeuw (7.3 km), Haaltert (7.5 km), Lennik (10 km).
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