Tielt: population and statistics
Tielt has a population of 31,973 (2026) across 98.3 km², or 325 people per km². It ranks 78 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 31,973 residents
- 98.3 km²
- 325 people/km²
- 45 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Tielt ranks No. 10 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.19 ‰ inh. in Tielt, compared with an average of 7.30 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,075 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,773 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Pittem, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Roeselare (67,697 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,300 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Tielt in numbers
All indicators for Tielt
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 | Tielt | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.8% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 113 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.4% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 416 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tielt | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 26.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 352 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 17.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 173 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 78.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 371 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 15,102 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 84 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 8.19 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 50 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tielt | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 70.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 410 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tielt | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 4,305 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 50 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 134.6 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 49 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,597 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 325 of 564 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 275,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 356 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 220,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 215 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tielt | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.18 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 384 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 19.5% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 206 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Tielt | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 8.3% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 197 of 564 |
Population of Tielt over time
Tielt had 31,177 residents in 2016 and 31,973 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 31,275 |
| 2022 | 31,510 |
| 2023 | 31,801 |
| 2024 | 31,750 |
| 2025 | 31,908 |
| 2026 | 31,973 |
Where is Tielt?
Business sectors: Tielt
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction17.7% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical15.2% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade14.0% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.8% ×2.8
- Manufacturing7.8% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×1.1
- Other service activities5.5% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services3.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Tielt
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tielt?
Tielt has 31,973 residents (2026), ranking 78 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Tielt?
Tielt covers 98.3 km², with a density of 325 people per km².
Is the population of Tielt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tielt went from 31,177 to 31,973, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Tielt?
Tielt is in West Flanders. It belongs to Tielt (arrondissement). Latitude 50.999, longitude 3.326.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Tielt?
In Tielt, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 4,305 (2024), ranking 50 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tielt?
In Tielt, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.19 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 50 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tielt?
In Tielt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,075 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tielt?
The nearest to Tielt are Pittem (4.5 km), Wingene (7.0 km), Dentergem (7.4 km), Oostrozebeke (9.2 km), Ingelmunster (10 km).
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