Izegem: population and statistics
Izegem has a population of 29,444 (2026) across 25.6 km², or 1,148 people per km². It ranks 93 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 29,444 residents
- 25.6 km²
- 1,148 people/km²
- 19 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Izegem ranks No. 12 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,075 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,591 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ingelmunster, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Roeselare (67,697 residents), 7.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,300 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Izegem in numbers
All indicators for Izegem
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 | Izegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.3% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 223 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.3% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 302 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Izegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 27.3% | – | 34.6% | ranked 347 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 15.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 276 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 78.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 357 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 14,174 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 94 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.03 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 217 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Izegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 67.9% | – | 76.7% | ranked 446 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Izegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 3,453 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 73 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117.3 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 147 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,514 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 333 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,555 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 305 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 270,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 375 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 212,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 236 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Izegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.15 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 414 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 20.8% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 170 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Izegem | 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) | 6.1% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 346 of 551 |
Population of Izegem over time
Izegem had 27,550 residents in 2016 and 29,444 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 28,554 |
| 2022 | 28,845 |
| 2023 | 29,013 |
| 2024 | 29,227 |
| 2025 | 29,427 |
| 2026 | 29,444 |
Where is Izegem?
Business sectors: Izegem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.9% ×0.9
- Construction16.7% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade15.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing8.0% ×1.7
- Other service activities7.5% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.9
- Health and social work4.5% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Izegem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Izegem?
Izegem has 29,444 residents (2026), ranking 93 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Izegem?
Izegem covers 25.6 km², with a density of 1,148 people per km².
Is the population of Izegem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Izegem went from 27,550 to 29,444, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Izegem?
Izegem is in West Flanders. It belongs to Roeselare (arrondissement). Latitude 50.917, longitude 3.215.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Izegem?
In Izegem, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 3,453 (2024), ranking 73 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Izegem?
In Izegem, “Number of dwellings” stands at 14,174 (2024), ranking 94 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Izegem?
In Izegem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,075 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Izegem?
The nearest to Izegem are Ingelmunster (2.7 km), Lendelede (3.8 km), Ardooie (5.9 km), Roeselare (7.1 km), Pittem (8.2 km).
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