Diksmuide: population and statistics
Diksmuide has a population of 17,386 (2026) across 150.7 km², or 115 people per km². It ranks 208 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 17,386 residents
- 150.7 km²
- 115 people/km²
- 9 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Diksmuide ranks No. 24 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 137.1 ‰ inh. in Diksmuide, 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: 8.46 ‰ inh. in Diksmuide, compared with an average of 7.30 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 17.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,100 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,112 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Houthulst, 8.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ypres (35,629 residents), 20 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,400 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Diksmuide in numbers
All indicators for Diksmuide
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 | Diksmuide | 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) | 20.2% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 438 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Diksmuide | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 37.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 257 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 21.5% | – | 15.3% | ranked 49 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 74.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 459 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 8,521 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 199 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 8.46 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 44 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Diksmuide | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 73.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 341 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Diksmuide | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 2,383 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 132 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 137.1 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 44 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,618 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 386 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,049 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 353 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 298,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 300 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 245,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 161 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Diksmuide | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.17 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 394 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 20.5% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 177 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Diksmuide | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.3% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 348 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.4% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 247 of 551 |
Population of Diksmuide over time
Diksmuide had 16,551 residents in 2016 and 17,386 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,815 |
| 2022 | 16,926 |
| 2023 | 17,174 |
| 2024 | 17,228 |
| 2025 | 17,337 |
| 2026 | 17,386 |
Where is Diksmuide?
Business sectors: Diksmuide
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17.2% ×4.1
- Construction15.0% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade14.9% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical11.8% ×0.6
- Manufacturing7.2% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Diksmuide
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Diksmuide?
Diksmuide has 17,386 residents (2026), ranking 208 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Diksmuide?
Diksmuide covers 150.7 km², with a density of 115 people per km².
Is the population of Diksmuide growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Diksmuide went from 16,551 to 17,386, a change of +5.0%.
Where is Diksmuide?
Diksmuide is in West Flanders. It belongs to Diksmuide (arrondissement). Latitude 51.033, longitude 2.865.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Diksmuide?
In Diksmuide, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 137.1 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 44 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Diksmuide?
In Diksmuide, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.46 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 44 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Diksmuide?
In Diksmuide, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,100 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Diksmuide?
The nearest to Diksmuide are Houthulst (8.6 km), Lo-Reninge (9.8 km), Koekelare (10 km), Alveringem (11 km), Ichtegem (12 km).
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