Province
West Flanders: municipalities in numbers
West Flanders (province) has 62 municipalities and 1,235,671 residents across 3,197 km², or 386 people per km². Population: +4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,235,671 residents
- 62 municipalities
- 3,197 km²
- 386 people/km²
Map and records: West Flanders
Population change over 10 years
All municipalities in West Flanders
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 10 years | Population density | Area | Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over | Share of inhabitants under 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruges | 120,458 | +2.0% | 853.2 people/km² | 141.2 km² | 25.6% | 18.2% |
| Kortrijk | 81,523 | +8.0% | 1,010 people/km² | 80.7 km² | 21.8% | 22.0% |
| Ostend | 73,000 | +3.4% | 1,769 people/km² | 41.3 km² | 30.0% | 18.0% |
| Roeselare | 67,697 | +11.0% | 1,121 people/km² | 60.4 km² | 21.0% | 21.9% |
| Waregem | 40,737 | +8.3% | 915.4 people/km² | 44.5 km² | 23.5% | 20.5% |
| Ypres | 35,629 | +1.9% | 271.0 people/km² | 131.5 km² | 25.2% | 20.5% |
| Menen | 34,640 | +5.4% | 1,045 people/km² | 33.2 km² | 21.7% | 23.5% |
| Knokke-Heist | 32,163 | −3.4% | 521.1 people/km² | 61.7 km² | 39.5% | 12.0% |
| Wevelgem | 32,089 | +2.6% | 819.9 people/km² | 39.1 km² | 23.2% | 21.7% |
| Tielt | 31,973 | +2.6% | 325.1 people/km² | 98.3 km² | 23.8% | 20.4% |
| Harelbeke | 30,605 | +11.1% | 1,041 people/km² | 29.4 km² | 22.2% | 21.3% |
| Izegem | 29,444 | +6.9% | 1,148 people/km² | 25.6 km² | 22.3% | 21.3% |
| Zwevegem | 26,035 | +6.9% | 409.3 people/km² | 63.6 km² | 22.1% | 21.6% |
| Oostkamp | 24,102 | +4.2% | 300.8 people/km² | 80.1 km² | 23.7% | 20.7% |
| Zedelgem | 23,747 | +5.6% | 391.5 people/km² | 60.7 km² | 23.3% | 20.8% |
| Torhout | 21,154 | +3.3% | 466.7 people/km² | 45.3 km² | 24.5% | 20.6% |
| Koksijde | 21,072 | −4.5% | 420.7 people/km² | 50.1 km² | 46.5% | 10.4% |
| Wingene | 20,919 | +6.9% | 211.0 people/km² | 99.2 km² | 21.4% | 21.1% |
| Blankenberge | 20,741 | +3.6% | 1,092 people/km² | 19.0 km² | 35.6% | 14.2% |
| Middelkerke | 20,069 | +4.2% | 254.1 people/km² | 79.0 km² | 37.5% | 12.8% |
| Poperinge | 19,890 | +0.7% | 165.2 people/km² | 120.4 km² | 25.2% | 20.5% |
| Wervik | 19,234 | +3.8% | 439.4 people/km² | 43.8 km² | 22.4% | 23.1% |
| Bredene | 18,057 | +4.0% | 1,262 people/km² | 14.3 km² | 28.7% | 17.9% |
| Diksmuide | 17,386 | +5.0% | 115.3 people/km² | 150.7 km² | 23.5% | 20.2% |
| Beernem | 16,334 | +5.4% | 225.5 people/km² | 72.4 km² | 23.5% | 19.9% |
| Anzegem | 15,294 | +4.8% | 361.1 people/km² | 42.4 km² | 21.9% | 21.2% |
| Jabbeke | 14,990 | +8.1% | 278.3 people/km² | 53.9 km² | 25.3% | 19.5% |
| Ichtegem | 14,681 | +5.3% | 320.7 people/km² | 45.8 km² | 22.0% | 21.3% |
| Kuurne | 14,308 | +8.9% | 1,415 people/km² | 10.1 km² | 22.3% | 22.8% |
| Kortemark | 13,084 | +5.4% | 236.0 people/km² | 55.4 km² | 23.1% | 21.9% |
| Zonnebeke | 12,784 | +3.0% | 187.8 people/km² | 68.1 km² | 21.1% | 21.7% |
| Veurne | 12,749 | +9.2% | 131.1 people/km² | 97.2 km² | 27.4% | 19.4% |
| Deerlijk | 12,727 | +8.4% | 750.0 people/km² | 17.0 km² | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| De Haan | 12,682 | +0.5% | 274.5 people/km² | 46.2 km² | 38.7% | 13.2% |
| Gistel | 12,098 | +2.1% | 282.4 people/km² | 42.8 km² | 23.1% | 20.1% |
| Staden | 11,759 | +5.2% | 251.2 people/km² | 46.8 km² | 20.9% | 22.1% |
| Ingelmunster | 11,663 | +8.1% | 709.9 people/km² | 16.4 km² | 22.1% | 20.8% |
| Moorslede | 11,531 | +5.3% | 325.3 people/km² | 35.5 km² | 23.0% | 21.8% |
| Nieuwpoort | 11,431 | +0.5% | 343.8 people/km² | 33.2 km² | 41.0% | 12.2% |
| Damme | 11,321 | +3.8% | 125.3 people/km² | 90.4 km² | 26.9% | 19.5% |
| De Panne | 10,829 | +0.2% | 406.3 people/km² | 26.6 km² | 36.7% | 14.2% |
| Houthulst | 10,543 | +5.0% | 188.2 people/km² | 56.0 km² | 19.6% | 22.7% |
| Oudenburg | 10,449 | +12.6% | 293.5 people/km² | 35.6 km² | 23.0% | 20.6% |
| Avelgem | 10,426 | +4.7% | 471.3 people/km² | 22.1 km² | 22.9% | 21.7% |
| Wielsbeke | 10,282 | +7.9% | 469.3 people/km² | 21.9 km² | 18.4% | 23.4% |
| Hooglede | 10,248 | +2.3% | 268.9 people/km² | 38.1 km² | 22.7% | 21.0% |
| Ledegem | 9,797 | +2.8% | 394.6 people/km² | 24.8 km² | 22.9% | 21.8% |
| Ardooie | 9,546 | +5.4% | 273.4 people/km² | 34.9 km² | 24.2% | 21.2% |
| Lichtervelde | 9,450 | +8.8% | 361.2 people/km² | 26.2 km² | 21.6% | 21.1% |
| Koekelare | 8,886 | +1.6% | 225.3 people/km² | 39.4 km² | 24.3% | 21.0% |
| Dentergem | 8,824 | +5.4% | 338.2 people/km² | 26.1 km² | 21.2% | 21.9% |
| Langemark-Poelkapelle | 8,258 | +4.0% | 155.6 people/km² | 53.1 km² | 20.9% | 22.2% |
| Heuvelland | 8,049 | +2.8% | 84.9 people/km² | 94.8 km² | 23.5% | 21.5% |
| Oostrozebeke | 7,972 | +3.5% | 476.5 people/km² | 16.7 km² | 21.1% | 20.9% |
| Pittem | 7,003 | +4.2% | 201.9 people/km² | 34.7 km² | 23.2% | 21.2% |
| Lendelede | 5,863 | +2.0% | 441.8 people/km² | 13.3 km² | 25.3% | 20.3% |
| Alveringem | 4,967 | −1.4% | 61.5 people/km² | 80.7 km² | 19.4% | 23.1% |
| Vleteren | 3,581 | −2.5% | 92.8 people/km² | 38.6 km² | 21.5% | 23.0% |
| Lo-Reninge | 3,138 | −4.2% | 49.5 people/km² | 63.4 km² | 22.1% | 22.7% |
| Zuienkerke | 2,641 | −2.6% | 54.0 people/km² | 48.9 km² | 26.4% | 18.2% |
| Spiere-Helkijn | 2,051 | −3.8% | 189.6 people/km² | 10.8 km² | 18.8% | 22.0% |
| Mesen | 1,068 | +1.3% | 296.7 people/km² | 3.6 km² | 18.3% | 27.0% |
West Flanders compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | West Flanders | Belgium |
|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over | 25.3% | 20.7% |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 | 19.9% | 21.8% |
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Number of dwellings | 736,010 | 5,783,434 |
| VAT-liable enterprises | 148,653 | 1,170,010 |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 98.6 ‰ inh. |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant | 24,427 € | 23,352 € |
| Administrative poverty risk | 6.8% | 11.0% |
| Cars per household | 1.11 | 1.07 |
| Households without a car | 23.1% | 27.1% |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.28 ‰ inh. |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in West Flanders?
West Flanders has 62 municipalities. The most populous is Bruges, with 120,458 residents.
What is the population of West Flanders?
West Flanders has 1,235,671 residents (2026), or 386 people per km².
Which municipality in West Flanders is growing fastest?
Oudenburg has the fastest growth in West Flanders over 10 years: +12.6%.
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