Ichtegem: population and statistics
Ichtegem has a population of 14,681 (2026) across 45.8 km², or 321 people per km². It ranks 254 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,681 residents
- 45.8 km²
- 321 people/km²
- 11 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Ichtegem ranks No. 28 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 3.0% in Ichtegem, compared with an average of 7.6% in West Flanders and 13.8% nationally.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.93 ‰ inh. in Ichtegem, compared with an average of 7.30 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 20.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,087 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,412 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Koekelare, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zedelgem (23,747 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,348 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Ichtegem in numbers
All indicators for Ichtegem
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 | Ichtegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.0% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 247 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.3% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 302 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ichtegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 25.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 364 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 19.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 117 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 194 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,641 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 261 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.93 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 89 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ichtegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 73.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 357 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ichtegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,678 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 218 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114.3 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 171 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,247 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 353 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,208 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 242 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 287,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 320 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ichtegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.26 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 258 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.0% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 313 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Ichtegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.0% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 531 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.9% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 463 of 551 |
Population of Ichtegem over time
Ichtegem had 13,945 residents in 2016 and 14,681 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,068 |
| 2022 | 14,139 |
| 2023 | 14,355 |
| 2024 | 14,516 |
| 2025 | 14,622 |
| 2026 | 14,681 |
Where is Ichtegem?
Business sectors: Ichtegem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction20.7% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade13.8% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical12.1% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.8% ×2.4
- Other service activities8.2% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services4.8% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Ichtegem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ichtegem?
Ichtegem has 14,681 residents (2026), ranking 254 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Ichtegem?
Ichtegem covers 45.8 km², with a density of 321 people per km².
Is the population of Ichtegem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ichtegem went from 13,945 to 14,681, a change of +5.3%.
Where is Ichtegem?
Ichtegem is in West Flanders. It belongs to Oostende (arrondissement). Latitude 51.100, longitude 3.000.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Ichtegem?
In Ichtegem, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 3.0% (2026), ranking 531 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ichtegem?
In Ichtegem, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.93 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 89 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ichtegem?
In Ichtegem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,087 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ichtegem?
The nearest to Ichtegem are Koekelare (1.7 km), Gistel (6.6 km), Torhout (8.0 km), Kortemark (8.5 km), Oudenburg (9.3 km).
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