Veurne: population and statistics
Veurne has a population of 12,749 (2026) across 97.2 km², or 131 people per km². It ranks 293 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,749 residents
- 97.2 km²
- 131 people/km²
- 8 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Veurne ranks No. 32 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 27.4% in Veurne, compared with an average of 25.3% in West Flanders and 20.7% nationally.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.72 ‰ inh. in Veurne, compared with an average of 7.30 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 15.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,117 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,615 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Koksijde (21,072 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,468 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Veurne in numbers
All indicators for Veurne
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 | Veurne | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.4% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 19 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.4% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 496 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Veurne | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 38.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 234 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 16.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 239 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 74.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 460 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,425 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 271 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 8.72 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 34 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Veurne | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 71.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 397 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Veurne | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,694 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 215 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 132.9 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 56 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,577 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 330 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,036 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 355 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 312,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 253 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 274,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 87 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Veurne | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.05 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 490 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 23.7% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 99 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Veurne | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.6% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 403 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.8% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 290 of 551 |
Population of Veurne over time
Veurne had 11,674 residents in 2016 and 12,749 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,172 |
| 2022 | 12,295 |
| 2023 | 12,419 |
| 2024 | 12,542 |
| 2025 | 12,564 |
| 2026 | 12,749 |
Where is Veurne?
Business sectors: Veurne
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical15.0% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade14.4% ×1.0
- Construction13.7% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.5% ×3.2
- Manufacturing8.0% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.9
- Other service activities5.7% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Veurne
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Veurne?
Veurne has 12,749 residents (2026), ranking 293 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Veurne?
Veurne covers 97.2 km², with a density of 131 people per km².
Is the population of Veurne growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Veurne went from 11,674 to 12,749, a change of +9.2%.
Where is Veurne?
Veurne is in West Flanders. It belongs to Veurne (arrondissement). Latitude 51.072, longitude 2.662.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Veurne?
In Veurne, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 27.4% (2026), ranking 19 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Veurne?
In Veurne, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.72 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 34 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Veurne?
In Veurne, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,117 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Veurne?
The nearest to Veurne are Koksijde (3.2 km), De Panne (5.9 km), Alveringem (7.6 km), Nieuwpoort (8.9 km), Lo-Reninge (12 km).
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