Waasmunster: population and statistics
Waasmunster has a population of 11,532 (2026) across 32.3 km², or 357 people per km². It ranks 322 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,532 residents
- 32.3 km²
- 357 people/km²
- 7 m
Key points
Among the 55 municipalities in East Flanders, Waasmunster ranks No. 45 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 146.8 ‰ inh. in Waasmunster, compared with an average of 106.4 ‰ inh. in East Flanders and 98.6 ‰ inh. 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 1,061 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,520 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hamme (25,763 residents), 4.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,244 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Waasmunster in numbers
All indicators for Waasmunster
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 | Waasmunster | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.9% | 21.2% | 21.7% | ranked 259 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.2% | 21.3% | 21.5% | ranked 193 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Waasmunster | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 18.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 475 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 18.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 165 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 202 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,238 | 769,888 | 5,783,434 | ranked 324 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.50 ‰ inh. | 5.37 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 178 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Waasmunster | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 80.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 213 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Waasmunster | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,693 | 171,424 | 1,170,010 | ranked 216 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 146.8 ‰ inh. | 106.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 27 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 28,549 € | 25,350 € | 24,247 € | ranked 47 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,331 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 129 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 410,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 87 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Waasmunster | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.36 | 1.12 | 1.25 | ranked 81 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 16.2% | 23.8% | 17.6% | ranked 363 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Waasmunster | East Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 6.4% | 9.2% | 6.4% | ranked 281 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.4% | 7.7% | 7.0% | ranked 247 of 551 |
Population of Waasmunster over time
Waasmunster had 10,736 residents in 2016 and 11,532 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,912 |
| 2022 | 11,022 |
| 2023 | 11,177 |
| 2024 | 11,296 |
| 2025 | 11,395 |
| 2026 | 11,532 |
Where is Waasmunster?
Business sectors: Waasmunster
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
- Construction14.1% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade13.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×1.1
- Other service activities5.0% ×0.7
- Real estate4.8% ×1.6
- Information and communication4.6% ×0.8
- Health and social work4.6% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Waasmunster
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waasmunster?
Waasmunster has 11,532 residents (2026), ranking 322 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Waasmunster?
Waasmunster covers 32.3 km², with a density of 357 people per km².
Is the population of Waasmunster growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Waasmunster went from 10,736 to 11,532, a change of +7.4%.
Where is Waasmunster?
Waasmunster is in East Flanders. It belongs to Dendermonde (arrondissement). Latitude 51.110, longitude 4.084.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Waasmunster?
In Waasmunster, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 146.8 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 27 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Waasmunster?
In Waasmunster, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 18.1% (2024), ranking 475 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Waasmunster?
In Waasmunster, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,061 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Waasmunster?
The nearest to Waasmunster are Hamme (4.1 km), Zele (6.0 km), Lokeren (7.1 km), Sint-Niklaas (7.2 km), Dendermonde (8.8 km).
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