Anzegem: population and statistics
Anzegem has a population of 15,294 (2026) across 42.4 km², or 361 people per km². It ranks 239 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 15,294 residents
- 42.4 km²
- 361 people/km²
- 53 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Anzegem ranks No. 26 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 147.1 ‰ inh. in Anzegem, compared with an average of 120.3 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Administrative poverty risk: 4.6% in Anzegem, compared with an average of 6.8% in West Flanders and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,075 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Administrative poverty risk”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,931 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wortegem-Petegem, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Waregem (40,737 residents), 7.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,300 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Anzegem in numbers
All indicators for Anzegem
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 | Anzegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.9% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 259 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.2% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 313 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Anzegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 23.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 395 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 20.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 88 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 223 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,916 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 248 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 7.58 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 63 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Anzegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 74.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 332 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Anzegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 2,250 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 143 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 147.1 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 26 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,558 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 198 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,050 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 154 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 325,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 219 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Anzegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.33 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 131 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.3% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 424 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Anzegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.9% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 462 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.6% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 498 of 551 |
Population of Anzegem over time
Anzegem had 14,589 residents in 2016 and 15,294 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,845 |
| 2022 | 15,029 |
| 2023 | 15,222 |
| 2024 | 15,148 |
| 2025 | 15,246 |
| 2026 | 15,294 |
Where is Anzegem?
Business sectors: Anzegem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical19.6% ×1.0
- Construction17.5% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade13.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.7% ×1.4
- Other service activities5.6% ×0.8
- Information and communication4.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Anzegem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Anzegem?
Anzegem has 15,294 residents (2026), ranking 239 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Anzegem?
Anzegem covers 42.4 km², with a density of 361 people per km².
Is the population of Anzegem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Anzegem went from 14,589 to 15,294, a change of +4.8%.
Where is Anzegem?
Anzegem is in West Flanders. It belongs to Kortrijk (arrondissement). Latitude 50.834, longitude 3.478.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Anzegem?
In Anzegem, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 147.1 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 26 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Anzegem?
In Anzegem, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 4.6% (2023), ranking 498 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Anzegem?
In Anzegem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,075 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Anzegem?
The nearest to Anzegem are Wortegem-Petegem (3.6 km), Kluisbergen (5.6 km), Avelgem (6.9 km), Waregem (7.6 km), Oudenaarde (8.7 km).
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