Damme: population and statistics
Damme has a population of 11,321 (2026) across 90.4 km², or 125 people per km². It ranks 332 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,321 residents
- 90.4 km²
- 125 people/km²
- 4 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Damme ranks No. 40 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 164.6 ‰ inh. in Damme, compared with an average of 120.3 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.82 ‰ inh. in Damme, compared with an average of 7.30 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 17.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,086 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,655 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bruges (120,458 residents), 6.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,344 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Damme in numbers
All indicators for Damme
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 | Damme | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.9% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 26 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.5% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 489 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Damme | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 26.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 352 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 19.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 125 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 194 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,346 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 319 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 9.82 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 19 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Damme | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 78.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 238 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Damme | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,864 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 190 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 164.6 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 11 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,856 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 108 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,859 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 170 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 416,250 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 77 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Damme | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.29 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 198 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 16.5% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 347 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Damme | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.9% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 376 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.4% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 411 of 551 |
Population of Damme over time
Damme had 10,907 residents in 2016 and 11,321 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,973 |
| 2022 | 11,044 |
| 2023 | 11,146 |
| 2024 | 11,207 |
| 2025 | 11,278 |
| 2026 | 11,321 |
Where is Damme?
Business sectors: Damme
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical17.3% ×0.9
- Construction15.5% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade12.6% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.8% ×2.6
- Administrative and support services8.2% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities6.1% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.6% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Damme
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Damme?
Damme has 11,321 residents (2026), ranking 332 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Damme?
Damme covers 90.4 km², with a density of 125 people per km².
Is the population of Damme growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Damme went from 10,907 to 11,321, a change of +3.8%.
Where is Damme?
Damme is in West Flanders. It belongs to Brugge (arrondissement). Latitude 51.250, longitude 3.283.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Damme?
In Damme, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 164.6 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 11 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Damme?
In Damme, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.82 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 19 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Damme?
In Damme, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,086 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Damme?
The nearest to Damme are Bruges (6.2 km), Zuienkerke (9.0 km), Knokke-Heist (10 km), Oostkamp (11 km), Maldegem (12 km).
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