Spiere-Helkijn: population and statistics
Spiere-Helkijn has a population of 2,051 (2026) across 10.8 km², or 190 people per km². It ranks 560 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,051 residents
- 10.8 km²
- 190 people/km²
- 14 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Spiere-Helkijn ranks No. 61 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,089 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,515 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pecq (5,967 residents), 5.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,356 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Spiere-Helkijn in numbers
All indicators for Spiere-Helkijn
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 | Spiere-Helkijn | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.8% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 476 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.0% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 220 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Spiere-Helkijn | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 36.4% | – | 34.6% | ranked 262 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 15.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 247 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 75.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 442 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 967 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 561 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.05 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 480 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Spiere-Helkijn | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 65.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 484 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Spiere-Helkijn | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 244 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 553 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 119.0 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 135 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,424 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 399 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,177 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 414 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 235,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 448 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Spiere-Helkijn | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.29 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 198 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 19.7% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 202 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Spiere-Helkijn | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 8.8% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 180 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 9.1% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 162 of 551 |
Population of Spiere-Helkijn over time
Spiere-Helkijn had 2,133 residents in 2016 and 2,051 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,076 |
| 2022 | 2,056 |
| 2023 | 2,056 |
| 2024 | 2,063 |
| 2025 | 2,053 |
| 2026 | 2,051 |
Where is Spiere-Helkijn?
Business sectors: Spiere-Helkijn
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.5% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical18.4% ×0.9
- Construction11.1% ×0.8
- Manufacturing9.0% ×1.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.8% ×1.9
- Other service activities7.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Spiere-Helkijn
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Spiere-Helkijn?
Spiere-Helkijn has 2,051 residents (2026), ranking 560 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Spiere-Helkijn?
Spiere-Helkijn covers 10.8 km², with a density of 190 people per km².
Is the population of Spiere-Helkijn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Spiere-Helkijn went from 2,133 to 2,051, a change of −3.8%.
Where is Spiere-Helkijn?
Spiere-Helkijn is in West Flanders. It belongs to Kortrijk (arrondissement). Latitude 50.727, longitude 3.367.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Spiere-Helkijn?
In Spiere-Helkijn, “Number of dwellings” stands at 967 (2024), ranking 561 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Spiere-Helkijn?
In Spiere-Helkijn, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 244 (2024), ranking 553 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Spiere-Helkijn?
In Spiere-Helkijn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,089 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Spiere-Helkijn?
The nearest to Spiere-Helkijn are Pecq (5.1 km), Celles (6.6 km), Estaimpuis (7.6 km), Avelgem (7.7 km), Zwevegem (8.5 km).
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