Ingelmunster: population and statistics
Ingelmunster has a population of 11,663 (2026) across 16.4 km², or 710 people per km². It ranks 317 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,663 residents
- 16.4 km²
- 710 people/km²
- 19 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Ingelmunster ranks No. 37 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.88 ‰ inh. in Ingelmunster, compared with an average of 7.30 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 123.0 ‰ inh. in Ingelmunster, compared with an average of 120.3 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 25.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,073 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,301 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Izegem (29,444 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,292 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Ingelmunster in numbers
All indicators for Ingelmunster
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 | Ingelmunster | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.1% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 235 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.8% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 377 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ingelmunster | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 26.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 359 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 16.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 211 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 314 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,359 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 317 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.88 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 93 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ingelmunster | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 67.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 451 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ingelmunster | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,434 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 258 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 123.0 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 108 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,596 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 326 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,088 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 255 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 305,200 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 270 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ingelmunster | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.21 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 339 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 19.0% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 219 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Ingelmunster | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.0% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 248 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.2% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 431 of 551 |
Population of Ingelmunster over time
Ingelmunster had 10,792 residents in 2016 and 11,663 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,189 |
| 2022 | 11,294 |
| 2023 | 11,454 |
| 2024 | 11,537 |
| 2025 | 11,597 |
| 2026 | 11,663 |
Where is Ingelmunster?
Business sectors: Ingelmunster
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction25.5% ×1.9
- Wholesale and retail trade17.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.4% ×0.6
- Manufacturing8.4% ×1.8
- Other service activities6.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.3% ×1.3
- Health and social work3.7% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Ingelmunster
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ingelmunster?
Ingelmunster has 11,663 residents (2026), ranking 317 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Ingelmunster?
Ingelmunster covers 16.4 km², with a density of 710 people per km².
Is the population of Ingelmunster growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ingelmunster went from 10,792 to 11,663, a change of +8.1%.
Where is Ingelmunster?
Ingelmunster is in West Flanders. It belongs to Roeselare (arrondissement). Latitude 50.921, longitude 3.253.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ingelmunster?
In Ingelmunster, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.88 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 93 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ingelmunster?
In Ingelmunster, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 123.0 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 108 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ingelmunster?
In Ingelmunster, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,073 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ingelmunster?
The nearest to Ingelmunster are Izegem (2.7 km), Lendelede (4.1 km), Oostrozebeke (5.6 km), Pittem (7.0 km), Ardooie (7.1 km).
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