Wevelgem: population and statistics
Wevelgem has a population of 32,089 (2026) across 39.1 km², or 820 people per km². It ranks 77 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 32,089 residents
- 39.1 km²
- 820 people/km²
- 15 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Wevelgem ranks No. 9 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,074 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,482 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Menen, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kortrijk (81,523 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,296 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Wevelgem in numbers
All indicators for Wevelgem
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 | Wevelgem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.2% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 152 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.7% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 260 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wevelgem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 26.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 350 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 13.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 351 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 254 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 14,662 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 89 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.42 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 379 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wevelgem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 71.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 403 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wevelgem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 3,579 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 66 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.5 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 194 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,042 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 300 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,260 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 237 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 270,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 375 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 220,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 215 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wevelgem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.20 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 356 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 18.3% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 249 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Wevelgem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.9% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 376 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.4% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 411 of 551 |
Population of Wevelgem over time
Wevelgem had 31,291 residents in 2016 and 32,089 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 31,503 |
| 2022 | 31,565 |
| 2023 | 31,795 |
| 2024 | 31,884 |
| 2025 | 31,940 |
| 2026 | 32,089 |
Where is Wevelgem?
Business sectors: Wevelgem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.6% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade17.2% ×1.1
- Construction16.3% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.8% ×1.6
- Other service activities7.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.2% ×0.8
- Information and communication3.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Wevelgem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wevelgem?
Wevelgem has 32,089 residents (2026), ranking 77 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Wevelgem?
Wevelgem covers 39.1 km², with a density of 820 people per km².
Is the population of Wevelgem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wevelgem went from 31,291 to 32,089, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Wevelgem?
Wevelgem is in West Flanders. It belongs to Kortrijk (arrondissement). Latitude 50.808, longitude 3.184.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Wevelgem?
In Wevelgem, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 3,579 (2024), ranking 66 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Wevelgem?
In Wevelgem, “Number of dwellings” stands at 14,662 (2024), ranking 89 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wevelgem?
In Wevelgem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,074 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wevelgem?
The nearest to Wevelgem are Menen (4.6 km), Kortrijk (6.1 km), Ledegem (6.4 km), Mouscron (7.4 km), Kuurne (8.7 km).
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