Avelgem: population and statistics
Avelgem has a population of 10,426 (2026) across 22.1 km², or 471 people per km². It ranks 353 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,426 residents
- 22.1 km²
- 471 people/km²
- 17 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Avelgem ranks No. 44 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.89 ‰ inh. in Avelgem, compared with an average of 7.30 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 4.1% in Avelgem, compared with an average of 7.6% in West Flanders and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,075 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,098 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kluisbergen, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zwevegem (26,035 residents), 8.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,300 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Avelgem in numbers
All indicators for Avelgem
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 | Avelgem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.9% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 174 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.7% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 260 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Avelgem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 29.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 322 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 18.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 130 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 287 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,920 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 342 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.89 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 91 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Avelgem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 68.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 432 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Avelgem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,050 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 345 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.7 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 300 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,664 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 323 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,538 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 307 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 265,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 387 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 254,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 141 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Avelgem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.18 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 384 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 19.4% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 210 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Avelgem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.1% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 445 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.3% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 424 of 551 |
Population of Avelgem over time
Avelgem had 9,956 residents in 2016 and 10,426 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,249 |
| 2022 | 10,291 |
| 2023 | 10,319 |
| 2024 | 10,406 |
| 2025 | 10,450 |
| 2026 | 10,426 |
Where is Avelgem?
Business sectors: Avelgem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction18.4% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade15.3% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical15.0% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.3
- Other service activities7.3% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.4% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Avelgem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Avelgem?
Avelgem has 10,426 residents (2026), ranking 353 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Avelgem?
Avelgem covers 22.1 km², with a density of 471 people per km².
Is the population of Avelgem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Avelgem went from 9,956 to 10,426, a change of +4.7%.
Where is Avelgem?
Avelgem is in West Flanders. It belongs to Kortrijk (arrondissement). Latitude 50.775, longitude 3.444.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Avelgem?
In Avelgem, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.89 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 91 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Avelgem?
In Avelgem, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 4.1% (2026), ranking 445 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Avelgem?
In Avelgem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,075 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Avelgem?
The nearest to Avelgem are Kluisbergen (5.1 km), Mont-de-l’Enclus (6.0 km), Anzegem (6.9 km), Celles (7.1 km), Spiere-Helkijn (7.7 km).
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