Kortemark: population and statistics
Kortemark has a population of 13,084 (2026) across 55.4 km², or 236 people per km². It ranks 284 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,084 residents
- 55.4 km²
- 236 people/km²
- 8 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Kortemark ranks No. 30 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 3.2% in Kortemark, compared with an average of 7.6% in West Flanders and 13.8% nationally.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 134.1 ‰ inh. in Kortemark, compared with an average of 120.3 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 21.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,091 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,763 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Torhout (21,154 residents), 5.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,364 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Kortemark in numbers
All indicators for Kortemark
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 | Kortemark | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.1% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 159 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.9% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 232 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kortemark | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 30.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 320 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 19.8% | – | 15.3% | ranked 95 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 314 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,868 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 293 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.38 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 190 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kortemark | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 71.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 397 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kortemark | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,755 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 206 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 134.1 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 51 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,884 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 377 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,457 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 315 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 300,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 283 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kortemark | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.23 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 310 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.5% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 291 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Kortemark | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.2% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 518 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.7% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 484 of 551 |
Population of Kortemark over time
Kortemark had 12,415 residents in 2016 and 13,084 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,743 |
| 2022 | 12,803 |
| 2023 | 12,873 |
| 2024 | 12,815 |
| 2025 | 12,882 |
| 2026 | 13,084 |
Where is Kortemark?
Business sectors: Kortemark
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction21.9% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade13.7% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.3% ×2.9
- Professional, scientific and technical11.6% ×0.6
- Manufacturing6.8% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×1.0
- Other service activities5.8% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Kortemark
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kortemark?
Kortemark has 13,084 residents (2026), ranking 284 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Kortemark?
Kortemark covers 55.4 km², with a density of 236 people per km².
Is the population of Kortemark growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kortemark went from 12,415 to 13,084, a change of +5.4%.
Where is Kortemark?
Kortemark is in West Flanders. It belongs to Diksmuide (arrondissement). Latitude 51.029, longitude 3.044.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Kortemark?
In Kortemark, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 3.2% (2026), ranking 518 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kortemark?
In Kortemark, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 134.1 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 51 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kortemark?
In Kortemark, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,091 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kortemark?
The nearest to Kortemark are Torhout (5.8 km), Hooglede (6.2 km), Lichtervelde (6.2 km), Staden (6.3 km), Koekelare (8.2 km).
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