Ledegem: population and statistics
Ledegem has a population of 9,797 (2026) across 24.8 km², or 395 people per km². It ranks 369 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,797 residents
- 24.8 km²
- 395 people/km²
- 17 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Ledegem ranks No. 47 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 130.9 ‰ inh. in Ledegem, compared with an average of 120.3 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Administrative poverty risk: 4.8% in Ledegem, compared with an average of 6.8% in West Flanders and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 19.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,081 kWh a year here.
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Ledegem in numbers
All indicators for Ledegem
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 | Ledegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.9% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 174 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.8% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 241 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ledegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 23.4% | – | 34.6% | ranked 398 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 16.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 213 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 78.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 352 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,402 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 371 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.16 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 310 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ledegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 69.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 421 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ledegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,282 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 292 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 130.9 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 64 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,434 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 340 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,011 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 258 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 258,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 408 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ledegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.28 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 217 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 16.1% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 367 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Ledegem | 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) | 4.8% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 469 of 551 |
Population of Ledegem over time
Ledegem had 9,530 residents in 2016 and 9,797 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,715 |
| 2022 | 9,738 |
| 2023 | 9,770 |
| 2024 | 9,779 |
| 2025 | 9,775 |
| 2026 | 9,797 |
Where is Ledegem?
Business sectors: Ledegem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction19.9% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade16.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical15.3% ×0.8
- Manufacturing8.4% ×1.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.0% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services7.2% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.3% ×1.0
- Health and social work3.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Ledegem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ledegem?
Ledegem has 9,797 residents (2026), ranking 369 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Ledegem?
Ledegem covers 24.8 km², with a density of 395 people per km².
Is the population of Ledegem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ledegem went from 9,530 to 9,797, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Ledegem?
Ledegem is in West Flanders. It belongs to Roeselare (arrondissement). Latitude 50.853, longitude 3.127.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ledegem?
In Ledegem, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 130.9 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 64 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Ledegem?
In Ledegem, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 4.8% (2023), ranking 469 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ledegem?
In Ledegem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,081 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ledegem?
The nearest to Ledegem are Moorslede (6.1 km), Menen (6.4 km), Wevelgem (6.4 km), Lendelede (8.6 km), Izegem (9.4 km).
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