Jabbeke: population and statistics
Jabbeke has a population of 14,990 (2026) across 53.9 km², or 278 people per km². It ranks 249 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,990 residents
- 53.9 km²
- 278 people/km²
- 5 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Jabbeke ranks No. 27 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.77 ‰ inh. in Jabbeke, compared with an average of 7.30 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 141.4 ‰ inh. in Jabbeke, compared with an average of 120.3 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 20.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,087 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in West Flanders for “Share of houses in the building stock”.
- Number 1 in West Flanders for “Median disposable income (administrative)”.
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,543 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zedelgem (23,747 residents), 5.1 km away.
Jabbeke in numbers
All indicators for Jabbeke
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 | Jabbeke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.3% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 46 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.5% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 489 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jabbeke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 16.6% | – | 34.6% | ranked 493 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 21.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 34 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 84.2% | – | 79.9% | ranked 78 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 7,545 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 227 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 12.77 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 6 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jabbeke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 84.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 132 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jabbeke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 2,119 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 157 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 141.4 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 34 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 27,352 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 86 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 33,043 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 70 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 416,375 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 76 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 293,450 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 51 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Jabbeke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.30 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 184 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.7% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 395 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Jabbeke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.3% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 512 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.6% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 498 of 551 |
Population of Jabbeke over time
Jabbeke had 13,862 residents in 2016 and 14,990 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,081 |
| 2022 | 14,222 |
| 2023 | 14,539 |
| 2024 | 14,832 |
| 2025 | 14,932 |
| 2026 | 14,990 |
Where is Jabbeke?
Business sectors: Jabbeke
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical20.3% ×1.0
- Construction14.8% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade12.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.9% ×1.7
- Other service activities6.1% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.9% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.6% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Jabbeke
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jabbeke?
Jabbeke has 14,990 residents (2026), ranking 249 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Jabbeke?
Jabbeke covers 53.9 km², with a density of 278 people per km².
Is the population of Jabbeke growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jabbeke went from 13,862 to 14,990, a change of +8.1%.
Where is Jabbeke?
Jabbeke is in West Flanders. It belongs to Brugge (arrondissement). Latitude 51.183, longitude 3.100.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jabbeke?
In Jabbeke, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.77 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 6 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jabbeke?
In Jabbeke, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 141.4 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 34 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jabbeke?
In Jabbeke, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,087 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jabbeke?
The nearest to Jabbeke are Zedelgem (5.1 km), Oudenburg (7.0 km), Bruges (9.1 km), Gistel (9.7 km), Zuienkerke (9.9 km).
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