Heuvelland: population and statistics
Heuvelland has a population of 8,049 (2026) across 94.8 km², or 84.9 people per km². It ranks 413 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,049 residents
- 94.8 km²
- 85 people/km²
- 38 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Heuvelland ranks No. 53 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 151.1 ‰ inh. in Heuvelland, compared with an average of 120.3 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 22.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,097 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,276 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Mesen, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ypres (35,629 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,388 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Heuvelland in numbers
All indicators for Heuvelland
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 | Heuvelland | 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) | 21.5% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 282 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Heuvelland | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 51.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 93 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 14.8% | – | 15.3% | ranked 305 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 72.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 480 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,131 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 387 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 | Heuvelland | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 61.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 509 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Heuvelland | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,216 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 310 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 151.1 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 18 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,813 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 448 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,676 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 386 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 225,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 467 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Heuvelland | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.23 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 310 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 18.2% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 254 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Heuvelland | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.9% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 207 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.3% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 257 of 551 |
Population of Heuvelland over time
Heuvelland had 7,827 residents in 2016 and 8,049 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,897 |
| 2022 | 7,991 |
| 2023 | 7,958 |
| 2024 | 7,969 |
| 2025 | 8,021 |
| 2026 | 8,049 |
Where is Heuvelland?
Business sectors: Heuvelland
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22.4% ×5.4
- Construction16.0% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade13.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.4% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services8.3% ×1.5
- Other service activities6.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.8% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Heuvelland
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heuvelland?
Heuvelland has 8,049 residents (2026), ranking 413 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Heuvelland?
Heuvelland covers 94.8 km², with a density of 85 people per km².
Is the population of Heuvelland growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Heuvelland went from 7,827 to 8,049, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Heuvelland?
Heuvelland is in West Flanders. It belongs to Ieper (arrondissement). Latitude 50.767, longitude 2.817.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Heuvelland?
In Heuvelland, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 151.1 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 18 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Heuvelland?
In Heuvelland, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 61.8% (2024), ranking 509 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Heuvelland?
In Heuvelland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,097 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Heuvelland?
The nearest to Heuvelland are Mesen (5.9 km), Ypres (11 km), Poperinge (12 km), Comines-Warneton (13 km), Wervik (16 km).
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