Zwevegem: population and statistics
Zwevegem has a population of 26,035 (2026) across 63.6 km², or 409 people per km². It ranks 115 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 26,035 residents
- 63.6 km²
- 409 people/km²
- 36 m
Key points
Among the 62 municipalities in West Flanders, Zwevegem ranks No. 13 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,084 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,909 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kortrijk (81,523 residents), 5.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,336 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Zwevegem in numbers
All indicators for Zwevegem
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 | Zwevegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.1% | 25.3% | 21.7% | ranked 235 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.6% | 19.9% | 21.5% | ranked 271 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zwevegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 24.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 386 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 19.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 102 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.7% | – | 79.9% | ranked 235 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 11,911 | 736,010 | 5,783,434 | ranked 123 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.56 ‰ inh. | 7.30 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 172 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zwevegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 73.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 341 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zwevegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 3,036 | 148,653 | 1,170,010 | ranked 97 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 116.6 ‰ inh. | 120.3 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 152 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,820 € | 24,427 € | 24,247 € | ranked 246 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,415 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 224 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 290,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 315 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 225,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 205 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zwevegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.29 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 198 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 16.3% | 23.1% | 17.6% | ranked 354 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Zwevegem | West Flanders | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.3% | 7.6% | 6.4% | ranked 429 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.1% | 6.8% | 7.0% | ranked 441 of 551 |
Population of Zwevegem over time
Zwevegem had 24,353 residents in 2016 and 26,035 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,853 |
| 2022 | 25,140 |
| 2023 | 25,558 |
| 2024 | 25,785 |
| 2025 | 25,870 |
| 2026 | 26,035 |
Where is Zwevegem?
Business sectors: Zwevegem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical19.9% ×1.0
- Construction17.1% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade16.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.1% ×1.2
- Information and communication4.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Zwevegem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zwevegem?
Zwevegem has 26,035 residents (2026), ranking 115 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Zwevegem?
Zwevegem covers 63.6 km², with a density of 409 people per km².
Is the population of Zwevegem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zwevegem went from 24,353 to 26,035, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Zwevegem?
Zwevegem is in West Flanders. It belongs to Kortrijk (arrondissement). Latitude 50.800, longitude 3.333.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Zwevegem?
In Zwevegem, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 3,036 (2024), ranking 97 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Zwevegem?
In Zwevegem, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 19.7% (2024), ranking 102 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zwevegem?
In Zwevegem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,084 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zwevegem?
The nearest to Zwevegem are Kortrijk (5.6 km), Deerlijk (6.1 km), Harelbeke (6.5 km), Kuurne (6.7 km), Avelgem (8.3 km).
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