Wingene: population and statistics
Wingene has a population of 20,919 (2026) across 99.2 km², or 211 people per km². It ranks 162 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 20,919 residents
- 99.2 km²
- 211 people/km²
- 26 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Wingene ranks No. 18 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 160.8 ‰ inh. in Wingene, compared with an average of 120.3 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,082 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in West Flanders for “Buildings built after 2001”.
- “Buildings built after 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,888 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tielt (31,973 residents), 7.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,328 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Wingene in numbers
All indicators for Wingene
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 | Wingene | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.4% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 309 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.1% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 334 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wingene | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 23.3% | – | 34.6% | ranked 403 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 26.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 5 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 77.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 390 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 9,299 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 176 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 7.37 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 72 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wingene | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 76.0% | – | 76.7% | ranked 295 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wingene | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 3,363 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 79 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 160.8 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 13 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,292 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 279 of 564 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 345,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 175 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 230,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 193 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wingene | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.30 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 184 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.7% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 395 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Wingene | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.0% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 368 of 564 |
Population of Wingene over time
Wingene had 19,572 residents in 2016 and 20,919 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,078 |
| 2022 | 20,296 |
| 2023 | 20,543 |
| 2024 | 20,645 |
| 2025 | 20,781 |
| 2026 | 20,919 |
Where is Wingene?
Business sectors: Wingene
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction18.9% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical14.7% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.8% ×3.3
- Wholesale and retail trade12.5% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.6% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×1.0
- Other service activities5.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work3.7% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Wingene
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wingene?
Wingene has 20,919 residents (2026), ranking 162 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Wingene?
Wingene covers 99.2 km², with a density of 211 people per km².
Is the population of Wingene growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wingene went from 19,572 to 20,919, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Wingene?
Wingene is in West Flanders. It belongs to Tielt (arrondissement). Latitude 51.050, longitude 3.267.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Wingene?
In Wingene, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 26.6% (2024), ranking 5 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wingene?
In Wingene, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 160.8 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 13 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wingene?
In Wingene, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,082 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wingene?
The nearest to Wingene are Tielt (7.0 km), Pittem (7.4 km), Lichtervelde (9.5 km), Ardooie (11 km), Beernem (12 km).
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