Nieuwpoort: population and statistics
Nieuwpoort has a population of 11,431 (2026) across 33.2 km², or 344 people per km². It ranks 328 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,431 residents
- 33.2 km²
- 344 people/km²
- 6 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Nieuwpoort ranks No. 39 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 41.0% in Nieuwpoort, compared with an average of 25.3% in West Flanders and 20.7% nationally.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 21.35 ‰ inh. in Nieuwpoort, compared with an average of 7.30 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,123 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in West Flanders for “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Cars per household”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,657 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Middelkerke (20,069 residents), 7.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,492 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Nieuwpoort in numbers
All indicators for Nieuwpoort
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 | Nieuwpoort | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 41.0% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 2 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 12.2% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 562 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nieuwpoort | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 27.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 348 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 17.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 173 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 64.2% | – | 79.9% | ranked 536 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 17,497 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 66 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 21.35 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 1 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nieuwpoort | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 72.9% | – | 76.7% | ranked 362 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nieuwpoort | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,421 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 259 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 124.3 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 104 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,502 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 203 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 28,094 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 467 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 335,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 193 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 260,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 127 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nieuwpoort | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 0.91 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 537 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 31.0% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 36 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Nieuwpoort | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 6.9% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 257 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.0% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 221 of 551 |
Population of Nieuwpoort over time
Nieuwpoort had 11,379 residents in 2016 and 11,431 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,667 |
| 2022 | 11,488 |
| 2023 | 11,493 |
| 2024 | 11,455 |
| 2025 | 11,399 |
| 2026 | 11,431 |
Where is Nieuwpoort?
Business sectors: Nieuwpoort
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.7% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical15.7% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services13.0% ×2.4
- Construction10.4% ×0.8
- Real estate6.6% ×2.2
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.9
- Other service activities5.4% ×0.8
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.7% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Nieuwpoort
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nieuwpoort?
Nieuwpoort has 11,431 residents (2026), ranking 328 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Nieuwpoort?
Nieuwpoort covers 33.2 km², with a density of 344 people per km².
Is the population of Nieuwpoort growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nieuwpoort went from 11,379 to 11,431, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Nieuwpoort?
Nieuwpoort is in West Flanders. It belongs to Veurne (arrondissement). Latitude 51.129, longitude 2.751.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Nieuwpoort?
In Nieuwpoort, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 41.0% (2026), ranking 2 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nieuwpoort?
In Nieuwpoort, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21.35 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 1 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nieuwpoort?
In Nieuwpoort, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,123 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nieuwpoort?
The nearest to Nieuwpoort are Middelkerke (7.8 km), Koksijde (7.8 km), Veurne (8.9 km), De Panne (12 km), Diksmuide (13 km).
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