Wielsbeke: population and statistics
Wielsbeke has a population of 10,282 (2026) across 21.9 km², or 469 people per km². It ranks 357 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,282 residents
- 21.9 km²
- 469 people/km²
- 15 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Wielsbeke ranks No. 45 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 136.5 ‰ inh. in Wielsbeke, 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 39° generates about 1,068 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built after 2001”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,069 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Oostrozebeke, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Waregem (40,737 residents), 3.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,272 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Wielsbeke in numbers
All indicators for Wielsbeke
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 | Wielsbeke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.4% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 494 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.4% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 83 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wielsbeke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 17.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 488 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 23.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 17 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 314 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,399 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 372 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.91 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 90 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wielsbeke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 75.9% | – | 76.7% | ranked 297 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wielsbeke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,404 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 267 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 136.5 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 45 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,443 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 339 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,176 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 248 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 320,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 232 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wielsbeke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.32 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 147 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.7% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 395 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Wielsbeke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 6.5% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 276 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.2% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 339 of 551 |
Population of Wielsbeke over time
Wielsbeke had 9,525 residents in 2016 and 10,282 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,851 |
| 2022 | 9,917 |
| 2023 | 10,013 |
| 2024 | 10,138 |
| 2025 | 10,256 |
| 2026 | 10,282 |
Where is Wielsbeke?
Business sectors: Wielsbeke
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction19.2% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical16.2% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade15.7% ×1.1
- Manufacturing9.9% ×2.1
- Other service activities7.1% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.4% ×1.1
- Information and communication4.3% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Wielsbeke
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wielsbeke?
Wielsbeke has 10,282 residents (2026), ranking 357 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Wielsbeke?
Wielsbeke covers 21.9 km², with a density of 469 people per km².
Is the population of Wielsbeke growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wielsbeke went from 9,525 to 10,282, a change of +7.9%.
Where is Wielsbeke?
Wielsbeke is in West Flanders. It belongs to Tielt (arrondissement). Latitude 50.909, longitude 3.370.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Wielsbeke?
In Wielsbeke, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 23.2% (2024), ranking 17 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wielsbeke?
In Wielsbeke, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 136.5 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 45 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wielsbeke?
In Wielsbeke, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,068 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wielsbeke?
The nearest to Wielsbeke are Oostrozebeke (2.7 km), Waregem (3.8 km), Zulte (5.1 km), Deerlijk (6.3 km), Dentergem (6.9 km).
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