Zonnebeke: population and statistics
Zonnebeke has a population of 12,784 (2026) across 68.1 km², or 188 people per km². It ranks 290 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,784 residents
- 68.1 km²
- 188 people/km²
- 34 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Zonnebeke ranks No. 31 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 139.9 ‰ inh. in Zonnebeke, compared with an average of 120.3 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 19.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,092 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,536 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Moorslede, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ypres (35,629 residents), 7.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,368 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Zonnebeke in numbers
All indicators for Zonnebeke
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 | Zonnebeke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.1% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 333 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.7% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 260 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zonnebeke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 37.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 257 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 21.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 62 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 75.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 444 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,785 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 299 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 7.68 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 61 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zonnebeke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 71.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 399 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zonnebeke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,789 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 202 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 139.9 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 37 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,177 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 360 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,986 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 263 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 242,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 441 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zonnebeke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.30 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 184 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.5% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 410 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Zonnebeke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.8% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 475 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.1% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 441 of 551 |
Population of Zonnebeke over time
Zonnebeke had 12,417 residents in 2016 and 12,784 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,511 |
| 2022 | 12,556 |
| 2023 | 12,658 |
| 2024 | 12,705 |
| 2025 | 12,769 |
| 2026 | 12,784 |
Where is Zonnebeke?
Business sectors: Zonnebeke
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction19.0% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15.5% ×3.7
- Professional, scientific and technical13.9% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade13.8% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.4% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services4.3% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Zonnebeke
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zonnebeke?
Zonnebeke has 12,784 residents (2026), ranking 290 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Zonnebeke?
Zonnebeke covers 68.1 km², with a density of 188 people per km².
Is the population of Zonnebeke growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zonnebeke went from 12,417 to 12,784, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Zonnebeke?
Zonnebeke is in West Flanders. It belongs to Ieper (arrondissement). Latitude 50.867, longitude 2.983.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zonnebeke?
In Zonnebeke, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 139.9 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 37 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Zonnebeke?
In Zonnebeke, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 21.1% (2024), ranking 62 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zonnebeke?
In Zonnebeke, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,092 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zonnebeke?
The nearest to Zonnebeke are Moorslede (6.2 km), Langemark-Poelkapelle (6.9 km), Ypres (7.1 km), Ledegem (10 km), Wervik (10 km).
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