Sint-Lievens-Houtem: population and statistics
Sint-Lievens-Houtem has a population of 10,750 (2026) across 27.1 km², or 397 people per km². It ranks 343 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,750 residents
- 27.1 km²
- 397 people/km²
- 53 m
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in East Flanders, Sint-Lievens-Houtem ranks No. 46 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.49 ‰ inh. in Sint-Lievens-Houtem, compared with an average of 5.37 ‰ inh. in East Flanders and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Administrative poverty risk: 4.4% in Sint-Lievens-Houtem, compared with an average of 7.7% in East Flanders and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,074 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in East Flanders for “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Administrative poverty risk”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Median disposable income (administrative)”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,789 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Herzele (19,291 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,296 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Sint-Lievens-Houtem in numbers
All indicators for Sint-Lievens-Houtem
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-Lievens-Houtem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.4% | 21.2% | 21.7% | ranked 309 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.4% | 21.3% | 21.5% | ranked 416 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sint-Lievens-Houtem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 24.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 378 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 21.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 62 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 84.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 61 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,856 | 769,888 | 5,783,434 | ranked 347 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 10.49 ‰ inh. | 5.37 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 14 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sint-Lievens-Houtem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 76.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 293 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sint-Lievens-Houtem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,241 | 171,424 | 1,170,010 | ranked 304 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115.4 ‰ inh. | 106.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 158 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 27,314 € | 25,350 € | 24,247 € | ranked 88 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 33,593 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 47 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 350,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 162 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sint-Lievens-Houtem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.33 | 1.12 | 1.25 | ranked 131 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 16.1% | 23.8% | 17.6% | ranked 367 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Sint-Lievens-Houtem | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.8% | 9.2% | 6.4% | ranked 475 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.4% | 7.7% | 7.0% | ranked 514 of 551 |
Population of Sint-Lievens-Houtem over time
Sint-Lievens-Houtem had 10,152 residents in 2016 and 10,750 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,474 |
| 2022 | 10,534 |
| 2023 | 10,658 |
| 2024 | 10,687 |
| 2025 | 10,748 |
| 2026 | 10,750 |
Where is Sint-Lievens-Houtem?
Business sectors: Sint-Lievens-Houtem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction18.3% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical18.1% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade14.2% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.8% ×1.6
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.2
- Other service activities5.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×0.9
- Information and communication4.8% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Sint-Lievens-Houtem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sint-Lievens-Houtem?
Sint-Lievens-Houtem has 10,750 residents (2026), ranking 343 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Sint-Lievens-Houtem?
Sint-Lievens-Houtem covers 27.1 km², with a density of 397 people per km².
Is the population of Sint-Lievens-Houtem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sint-Lievens-Houtem went from 10,152 to 10,750, a change of +5.9%.
Where is Sint-Lievens-Houtem?
Sint-Lievens-Houtem is in East Flanders. It belongs to Aalst (arrondissement). Latitude 50.917, longitude 3.867.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sint-Lievens-Houtem?
In Sint-Lievens-Houtem, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.49 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 14 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Sint-Lievens-Houtem?
In Sint-Lievens-Houtem, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 4.4% (2023), ranking 514 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sint-Lievens-Houtem?
In Sint-Lievens-Houtem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,074 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sint-Lievens-Houtem?
The nearest to Sint-Lievens-Houtem are Herzele (3.9 km), Oosterzele (5.4 km), Zottegem (6.6 km), Erpe-Mere (7.2 km), Wetteren (9.3 km).
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