Zuienkerke: population and statistics
Zuienkerke has a population of 2,641 (2026) across 48.9 km², or 54.0 people per km². It ranks 552 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,641 residents
- 48.9 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 3 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Zuienkerke ranks No. 60 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 185.9 ‰ inh. in Zuienkerke, compared with an average of 120.3 ‰ inh. in West Flanders and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Share of inhabitants under 20: 18.2% in Zuienkerke, compared with an average of 19.9% in West Flanders and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 19.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,109 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in West Flanders for “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in West Flanders for “Cars per household”.
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 20”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,849 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.2 times lower than the national average.
Zuienkerke in numbers
All indicators for Zuienkerke
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 | Zuienkerke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.4% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 30 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 18.2% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 545 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zuienkerke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 28.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 332 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 16.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 243 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 78.6% | – | 79.9% | ranked 349 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 1,463 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 545 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.82 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 97 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zuienkerke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 82.0% | – | 76.7% | ranked 179 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zuienkerke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 491 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 488 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 185.9 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 3 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,355 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 140 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,088 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 151 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 373,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 129 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zuienkerke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.34 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 112 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 14.9% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 449 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Zuienkerke | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.1% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 525 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.2% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 339 of 551 |
Population of Zuienkerke over time
Zuienkerke had 2,711 residents in 2016 and 2,641 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,750 |
| 2022 | 2,709 |
| 2023 | 2,751 |
| 2024 | 2,676 |
| 2025 | 2,657 |
| 2026 | 2,641 |
Where is Zuienkerke?
Business sectors: Zuienkerke
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19.1% ×4.6
- Professional, scientific and technical16.9% ×0.8
- Construction12.8% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade11.8% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.3% ×0.9
- Information and communication3.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Zuienkerke
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zuienkerke?
Zuienkerke has 2,641 residents (2026), ranking 552 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Zuienkerke?
Zuienkerke covers 48.9 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Zuienkerke growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zuienkerke went from 2,711 to 2,641, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Zuienkerke?
Zuienkerke is in West Flanders. It belongs to Brugge (arrondissement). Latitude 51.265, longitude 3.156.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zuienkerke?
In Zuienkerke, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 185.9 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 3 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
Share of inhabitants under 20: what is the figure for Zuienkerke?
In Zuienkerke, “Share of inhabitants under 20” stands at 18.2% (2026), ranking 545 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zuienkerke?
In Zuienkerke, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,109 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zuienkerke?
The nearest to Zuienkerke are Blankenberge (5.4 km), Bruges (7.8 km), De Haan (8.6 km), Damme (9.0 km), Jabbeke (9.9 km).
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