Zedelgem: population and statistics
Zedelgem has a population of 23,747 (2026) across 60.7 km², or 392 people per km². It ranks 134 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 23,747 residents
- 60.7 km²
- 392 people/km²
- 8 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Zedelgem ranks No. 15 by population.
Administrative poverty risk: 3.7% in Zedelgem, compared with an average of 6.8% in West Flanders and 11.0% nationally.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.64 ‰ inh. in Zedelgem, compared with an average of 7.30 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,084 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Administrative poverty risk”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,496 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Jabbeke, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bruges (120,458 residents), 9.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,336 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Zedelgem in numbers
All indicators for Zedelgem
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 | Zedelgem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.3% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 149 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.8% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 377 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zedelgem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 17.3% | – | 34.6% | ranked 485 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 18.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 145 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 82.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 144 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 10,739 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 140 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 8.64 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 37 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zedelgem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 81.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 184 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zedelgem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 3,084 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 95 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 129.9 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 72 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,910 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 169 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,377 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 124 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 365,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 138 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 265,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 112 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zedelgem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.29 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 198 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.1% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 440 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Zedelgem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 2.9% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 539 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 3.7% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 544 of 551 |
Population of Zedelgem over time
Zedelgem had 22,479 residents in 2016 and 23,747 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,901 |
| 2022 | 23,157 |
| 2023 | 23,391 |
| 2024 | 23,460 |
| 2025 | 23,635 |
| 2026 | 23,747 |
Where is Zedelgem?
Business sectors: Zedelgem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction18.0% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical16.4% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade14.8% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.8% ×1.4
- Health and social work5.2% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Zedelgem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zedelgem?
Zedelgem has 23,747 residents (2026), ranking 134 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Zedelgem?
Zedelgem covers 60.7 km², with a density of 392 people per km².
Is the population of Zedelgem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zedelgem went from 22,479 to 23,747, a change of +5.6%.
Where is Zedelgem?
Zedelgem is in West Flanders. It belongs to Brugge (arrondissement). Latitude 51.143, longitude 3.136.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Zedelgem?
In Zedelgem, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 3.7% (2023), ranking 544 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zedelgem?
In Zedelgem, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.64 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 37 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zedelgem?
In Zedelgem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,084 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zedelgem?
The nearest to Zedelgem are Jabbeke (5.1 km), Oostkamp (7.0 km), Torhout (8.9 km), Bruges (9.6 km), Oudenburg (10 km).
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