Langemark-Poelkapelle: population and statistics
Langemark-Poelkapelle has a population of 8,258 (2026) across 53.1 km², or 156 people per km². It ranks 405 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,258 residents
- 53.1 km²
- 156 people/km²
- 10 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Langemark-Poelkapelle ranks No. 52 by population.
Administrative poverty risk: 4.6% in Langemark-Poelkapelle, compared with an average of 6.8% in West Flanders and 11.0% nationally.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.06 ‰ inh. in Langemark-Poelkapelle, compared with an average of 7.30 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 21.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,094 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Administrative poverty risk”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,431 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zonnebeke (12,784 residents), 6.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,376 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Langemark-Poelkapelle in numbers
All indicators for Langemark-Poelkapelle
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 | Langemark-Poelkapelle | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 348 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.2% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 193 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Langemark-Poelkapelle | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 36.8% | – | 34.6% | ranked 260 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 20.8% | – | 15.3% | ranked 71 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 78.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 351 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,696 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 415 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 8.06 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 53 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Langemark-Poelkapelle | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 71.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 391 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Langemark-Poelkapelle | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,054 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 342 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 127.6 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 83 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,121 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 367 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,937 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 272 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 283,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 335 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Langemark-Poelkapelle | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.28 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 217 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 16.3% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 354 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Langemark-Poelkapelle | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.1% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 362 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.6% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 498 of 551 |
Population of Langemark-Poelkapelle over time
Langemark-Poelkapelle had 7,940 residents in 2016 and 8,258 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,843 |
| 2022 | 7,926 |
| 2023 | 8,015 |
| 2024 | 8,100 |
| 2025 | 8,202 |
| 2026 | 8,258 |
Where is Langemark-Poelkapelle?
Business sectors: Langemark-Poelkapelle
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction21.0% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.6% ×4.9
- Wholesale and retail trade13.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical12.0% ×0.6
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.3
- Other service activities5.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services3.4% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Langemark-Poelkapelle
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Langemark-Poelkapelle?
Langemark-Poelkapelle has 8,258 residents (2026), ranking 405 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Langemark-Poelkapelle?
Langemark-Poelkapelle covers 53.1 km², with a density of 156 people per km².
Is the population of Langemark-Poelkapelle growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Langemark-Poelkapelle went from 7,940 to 8,258, a change of +4.0%.
Where is Langemark-Poelkapelle?
Langemark-Poelkapelle is in West Flanders. It belongs to Ieper (arrondissement). Latitude 50.913, longitude 2.918.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Langemark-Poelkapelle?
In Langemark-Poelkapelle, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 4.6% (2023), ranking 498 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Langemark-Poelkapelle?
In Langemark-Poelkapelle, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.06 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 53 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Langemark-Poelkapelle?
In Langemark-Poelkapelle, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,094 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Langemark-Poelkapelle?
The nearest to Langemark-Poelkapelle are Zonnebeke (6.9 km), Ypres (7.3 km), Houthulst (7.6 km), Staden (9.6 km), Moorslede (10 km).
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