Oudenaarde: population and statistics
Oudenaarde has a population of 33,105 (2026) across 68.9 km², or 480 people per km². It ranks 75 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 33,105 residents
- 68.9 km²
- 480 people/km²
- 12 m
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in East Flanders, Oudenaarde ranks No. 12 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 21.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,073 kWh a year here.
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Oudenaarde in numbers
All indicators for Oudenaarde
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 | Oudenaarde | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.9% | 21.2% | 21.7% | ranked 174 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.3% | 21.3% | 21.5% | ranked 426 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oudenaarde | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 33.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 300 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 16.5% | – | 15.3% | ranked 220 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 306 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 15,962 | 769,888 | 5,783,434 | ranked 78 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.38 ‰ inh. | 5.37 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 190 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oudenaarde | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 73.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 349 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oudenaarde | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 3,639 | 171,424 | 1,170,010 | ranked 63 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.9 ‰ inh. | 106.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 214 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,757 € | 25,350 € | 24,247 € | ranked 180 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,319 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 231 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 310,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 257 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 255,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 136 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Oudenaarde | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.15 | 1.12 | 1.25 | ranked 414 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 21.8% | 23.8% | 17.6% | ranked 137 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Oudenaarde | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.7% | 9.2% | 6.4% | ranked 218 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.6% | 7.7% | 7.0% | ranked 305 of 551 |
Population of Oudenaarde over time
Oudenaarde had 30,990 residents in 2016 and 33,105 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 31,650 |
| 2022 | 31,866 |
| 2023 | 32,482 |
| 2024 | 32,702 |
| 2025 | 32,930 |
| 2026 | 33,105 |
Where is Oudenaarde?
Business sectors: Oudenaarde
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical21.4% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade15.4% ×1.0
- Construction12.3% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services5.9% ×1.1
- Information and communication5.4% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Oudenaarde
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oudenaarde?
Oudenaarde has 33,105 residents (2026), ranking 75 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Oudenaarde?
Oudenaarde covers 68.9 km², with a density of 480 people per km².
Is the population of Oudenaarde growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oudenaarde went from 30,990 to 33,105, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Oudenaarde?
Oudenaarde is in East Flanders. It belongs to Oudenaarde (arrondissement). Latitude 50.850, longitude 3.600.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Oudenaarde?
In Oudenaarde, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 3,639 (2024), ranking 63 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Oudenaarde?
In Oudenaarde, “Number of dwellings” stands at 15,962 (2024), ranking 78 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oudenaarde?
In Oudenaarde, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,073 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oudenaarde?
The nearest to Oudenaarde are Maarkedal (5.7 km), Wortegem-Petegem (5.7 km), Horebeke (6.1 km), Kruisem (7.0 km), Anzegem (8.7 km).
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