Menen: population and statistics
Menen has a population of 34,640 (2026) across 33.2 km², or 1,045 people per km². It ranks 73 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 34,640 residents
- 33.2 km²
- 1,045 people/km²
- 17 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Menen ranks No. 7 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,074 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Median selling price of houses”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,644 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Wevelgem, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mouscron (60,410 residents), 8.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,296 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Menen in numbers
All indicators for Menen
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 | Menen | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.7% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 277 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.5% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 80 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Menen | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 41.8% | – | 34.6% | ranked 192 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 10.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 444 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 77.6% | – | 79.9% | ranked 380 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 16,451 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 75 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.53 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 368 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Menen | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 58.7% | – | 76.7% | ranked 532 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Menen | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 3,055 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 96 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.2 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 406 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,110 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 479 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 28,165 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 464 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 190,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 506 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 191,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 257 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Menen | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.10 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 468 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 23.5% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 104 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Menen | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 14.6% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 82 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 10.0% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 130 of 551 |
Population of Menen over time
Menen had 32,877 residents in 2016 and 34,640 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 33,708 |
| 2022 | 33,982 |
| 2023 | 34,322 |
| 2024 | 34,417 |
| 2025 | 34,585 |
| 2026 | 34,640 |
Where is Menen?
Business sectors: Menen
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.0% ×1.3
- Construction17.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical14.7% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.1% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×1.2
- Health and social work3.7% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Menen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Menen?
Menen has 34,640 residents (2026), ranking 73 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Menen?
Menen covers 33.2 km², with a density of 1,045 people per km².
Is the population of Menen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Menen went from 32,877 to 34,640, a change of +5.4%.
Where is Menen?
Menen is in West Flanders. It belongs to Kortrijk (arrondissement). Latitude 50.796, longitude 3.122.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Menen?
In Menen, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 58.7% (2024), ranking 532 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
Median selling price of houses: what is the figure for Menen?
In Menen, “Median selling price of houses” stands at 190,000 € (2025), ranking 506 of 554 municipalities; the national median is 302,500 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Menen?
In Menen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,074 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Menen?
The nearest to Menen are Wevelgem (4.6 km), Wervik (6.0 km), Ledegem (6.4 km), Mouscron (8.7 km), Comines-Warneton (9.1 km).
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