Staden: population and statistics
Staden has a population of 11,759 (2026) across 46.8 km², or 251 people per km². It ranks 316 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,759 residents
- 46.8 km²
- 251 people/km²
- 21 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Staden ranks No. 36 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.08 ‰ inh. in Staden, compared with an average of 7.30 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 142.0 ‰ inh. in Staden, compared with an average of 120.3 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 19.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,090 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,557 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Houthulst, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Roeselare (67,697 residents), 8.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,360 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Staden in numbers
All indicators for Staden
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 | Staden | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 348 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.1% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 208 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Staden | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 28.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 338 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 21.8% | – | 15.3% | ranked 39 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 75.6% | – | 79.9% | ranked 437 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,181 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 327 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 9.08 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 26 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Staden | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 75.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 315 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Staden | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,670 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 220 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 142.0 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 32 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,591 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 388 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,692 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 290 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 275,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 356 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Staden | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.24 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 291 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 18.4% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 245 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Staden | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 8.3% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 197 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.1% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 346 of 551 |
Population of Staden over time
Staden had 11,173 residents in 2016 and 11,759 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,462 |
| 2022 | 11,530 |
| 2023 | 11,639 |
| 2024 | 11,677 |
| 2025 | 11,696 |
| 2026 | 11,759 |
Where is Staden?
Business sectors: Staden
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction19.2% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17.5% ×4.2
- Professional, scientific and technical13.6% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade12.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.7% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.9
- Other service activities5.1% ×0.8
- Transport and storage3.7% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Staden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Staden?
Staden has 11,759 residents (2026), ranking 316 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Staden?
Staden covers 46.8 km², with a density of 251 people per km².
Is the population of Staden growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Staden went from 11,173 to 11,759, a change of +5.2%.
Where is Staden?
Staden is in West Flanders. It belongs to Roeselare (arrondissement). Latitude 50.975, longitude 3.015.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Staden?
In Staden, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.08 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 26 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Staden?
In Staden, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 142.0 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 32 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Staden?
In Staden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,090 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Staden?
The nearest to Staden are Houthulst (4.5 km), Hooglede (4.7 km), Kortemark (6.3 km), Roeselare (8.3 km), Langemark-Poelkapelle (9.6 km).
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