Sint-Laureins: population and statistics
Sint-Laureins has a population of 7,007 (2026) across 74.5 km², or 94.0 people per km². It ranks 439 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,007 residents
- 74.5 km²
- 94 people/km²
- 3 m
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in East Flanders, Sint-Laureins ranks No. 49 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 140.7 ‰ inh. in Sint-Laureins, compared with an average of 106.4 ‰ inh. in East Flanders and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 23.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,078 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built after 2001”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,440 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kaprijke, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eeklo (22,911 residents), 5.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,312 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Sint-Laureins in numbers
All indicators for Sint-Laureins
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 | Sint-Laureins | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.3% | 21.2% | 21.7% | ranked 91 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.7% | 21.3% | 21.5% | ranked 474 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sint-Laureins | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 33.4% | – | 34.6% | ranked 295 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 22.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 23 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.2% | – | 79.9% | ranked 322 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,373 | 769,888 | 5,783,434 | ranked 433 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.11 ‰ inh. | 5.37 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 133 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sint-Laureins | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 67.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 453 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sint-Laureins | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 986 | 171,424 | 1,170,010 | ranked 360 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 140.7 ‰ inh. | 106.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 35 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,158 € | 25,350 € | 24,247 € | ranked 227 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,450 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 217 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 296,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 303 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sint-Laureins | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.26 | 1.12 | 1.25 | ranked 258 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.2% | 23.8% | 17.6% | ranked 302 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Sint-Laureins | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.9% | 9.2% | 6.4% | ranked 307 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.6% | 7.7% | 7.0% | ranked 396 of 551 |
Population of Sint-Laureins over time
Sint-Laureins had 6,666 residents in 2016 and 7,007 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,919 |
| 2022 | 6,940 |
| 2023 | 7,041 |
| 2024 | 7,016 |
| 2025 | 6,941 |
| 2026 | 7,007 |
Where is Sint-Laureins?
Business sectors: Sint-Laureins
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23.1% ×5.5
- Construction15.8% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade11.6% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical11.3% ×0.6
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.9
- Other service activities5.7% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Sint-Laureins
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sint-Laureins?
Sint-Laureins has 7,007 residents (2026), ranking 439 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Sint-Laureins?
Sint-Laureins covers 74.5 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Sint-Laureins growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sint-Laureins went from 6,666 to 7,007, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Sint-Laureins?
Sint-Laureins is in East Flanders. It belongs to Eeklo (arrondissement). Latitude 51.233, longitude 3.533.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Sint-Laureins?
In Sint-Laureins, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 22.6% (2024), ranking 23 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sint-Laureins?
In Sint-Laureins, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 140.7 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 35 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sint-Laureins?
In Sint-Laureins, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,078 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sint-Laureins?
The nearest to Sint-Laureins are Kaprijke (5.0 km), Eeklo (5.7 km), Maldegem (6.6 km), Lievegem (12 km), Assenede (15 km).
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