Beernem: population and statistics
Beernem has a population of 16,334 (2026) across 72.4 km², or 226 people per km². It ranks 225 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 16,334 residents
- 72.4 km²
- 226 people/km²
- 11 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Beernem ranks No. 25 by population.
Administrative poverty risk: 4.5% in Beernem, compared with an average of 6.8% in West Flanders and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,070 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Administrative poverty risk”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,143 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Oostkamp, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aalter (29,862 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,280 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Beernem in numbers
All indicators for Beernem
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 | Beernem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.5% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 133 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.9% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 463 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beernem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 22.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 411 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 20.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 86 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 194 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 7,313 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 233 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.16 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 129 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Beernem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 77.7% | – | 76.7% | ranked 262 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beernem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 2,048 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 165 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 125.4 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 100 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,367 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 211 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,096 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 149 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 365,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 138 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 300,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 42 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Beernem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.24 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 291 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 16.5% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 347 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Beernem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.8% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 475 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.5% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 508 of 551 |
Population of Beernem over time
Beernem had 15,502 residents in 2016 and 16,334 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,845 |
| 2022 | 15,966 |
| 2023 | 16,131 |
| 2024 | 16,259 |
| 2025 | 16,318 |
| 2026 | 16,334 |
Where is Beernem?
Business sectors: Beernem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction18.2% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical15.7% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade12.2% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.0% ×2.4
- Other service activities7.0% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Beernem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beernem?
Beernem has 16,334 residents (2026), ranking 225 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Beernem?
Beernem covers 72.4 km², with a density of 226 people per km².
Is the population of Beernem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Beernem went from 15,502 to 16,334, a change of +5.4%.
Where is Beernem?
Beernem is in West Flanders. It belongs to Brugge (arrondissement). Latitude 51.143, longitude 3.341.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Beernem?
In Beernem, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 4.5% (2023), ranking 508 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
Median selling price of apartments: what is the figure for Beernem?
In Beernem, “Median selling price of apartments” stands at 300,000 € (2025), ranking 42 of 299 municipalities; the national median is 249,900 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Beernem?
In Beernem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,070 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Beernem?
The nearest to Beernem are Oostkamp (7.5 km), Aalter (10 km), Maldegem (10 km), Bruges (11 km), Wingene (12 km).
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