Pittem: population and statistics
Pittem has a population of 7,003 (2026) across 34.7 km², or 202 people per km². It ranks 440 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,003 residents
- 34.7 km²
- 202 people/km²
- 19 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Pittem ranks No. 55 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 171.6 ‰ inh. in Pittem, compared with an average of 120.3 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 17.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,078 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built after 2001”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,859 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tielt (31,973 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,312 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Pittem in numbers
All indicators for Pittem
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 | Pittem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.2% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 152 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.2% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 313 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pittem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 20.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 447 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 21.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 51 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 76.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 431 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,120 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 447 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.94 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 88 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pittem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 75.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 309 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pittem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,202 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 313 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 171.6 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 8 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,342 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 346 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,759 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 283 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 295,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 304 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pittem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.28 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 217 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.6% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 403 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Pittem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.5% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 411 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.2% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 339 of 551 |
Population of Pittem over time
Pittem had 6,723 residents in 2016 and 7,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,784 |
| 2022 | 6,793 |
| 2023 | 6,834 |
| 2024 | 6,946 |
| 2025 | 6,971 |
| 2026 | 7,003 |
Where is Pittem?
Business sectors: Pittem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17.8% ×4.3
- Construction15.3% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade14.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical13.5% ×0.7
- Manufacturing8.3% ×1.7
- Other service activities5.3% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×0.8
- Transport and storage4.0% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Pittem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pittem?
Pittem has 7,003 residents (2026), ranking 440 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Pittem?
Pittem covers 34.7 km², with a density of 202 people per km².
Is the population of Pittem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pittem went from 6,723 to 7,003, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Pittem?
Pittem is in West Flanders. It belongs to Tielt (arrondissement). Latitude 50.983, longitude 3.267.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pittem?
In Pittem, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 171.6 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 8 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Pittem?
In Pittem, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 21.4% (2024), ranking 51 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pittem?
In Pittem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,078 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pittem?
The nearest to Pittem are Tielt (4.5 km), Ardooie (6.1 km), Ingelmunster (7.0 km), Wingene (7.4 km), Izegem (8.2 km).
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