Wervik: population and statistics
Wervik has a population of 19,234 (2026) across 43.8 km², or 439 people per km². It ranks 186 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 19,234 residents
- 43.8 km²
- 439 people/km²
- 20 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Wervik ranks No. 22 by population.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,080 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,130 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Comines-Warneton, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Menen (34,640 residents), 6.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,320 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Wervik in numbers
All indicators for Wervik
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 | Wervik | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 212 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.1% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 106 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wervik | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 38.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 244 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 15.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 282 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 310 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 8,906 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 183 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.31 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 386 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wervik | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 63.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 497 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wervik | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,645 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 225 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.5 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 424 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,672 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 453 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,319 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 408 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 220,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 475 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wervik | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.15 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 414 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 20.9% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 167 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Wervik | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 10.0% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 143 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.7% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 235 of 551 |
Population of Wervik over time
Wervik had 18,529 residents in 2016 and 19,234 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,864 |
| 2022 | 19,020 |
| 2023 | 19,190 |
| 2024 | 19,209 |
| 2025 | 19,207 |
| 2026 | 19,234 |
Where is Wervik?
Business sectors: Wervik
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction17.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical15.5% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade15.3% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.0% ×1.9
- Other service activities7.6% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Wervik
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wervik?
Wervik has 19,234 residents (2026), ranking 186 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Wervik?
Wervik covers 43.8 km², with a density of 439 people per km².
Is the population of Wervik growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wervik went from 18,529 to 19,234, a change of +3.8%.
Where is Wervik?
Wervik is in West Flanders. It belongs to Ieper (arrondissement). Latitude 50.780, longitude 3.040.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Wervik?
In Wervik, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 63.6% (2024), ranking 497 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
Median selling price of houses: what is the figure for Wervik?
In Wervik, “Median selling price of houses” stands at 220,000 € (2025), ranking 475 of 554 municipalities; the national median is 302,500 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wervik?
In Wervik, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,080 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wervik?
The nearest to Wervik are Comines-Warneton (3.2 km), Menen (6.0 km), Mesen (10.0 km), Ledegem (10 km), Zonnebeke (10 km).
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