Statistics for Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen
Latest official figures for Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 1,586,436 persons | 2025 |
| Population density | 532.2 inhabitants per km² | 2024 |
| Population aged 65 and over | 20.9 % | 2025 |
| Median age | 42.8 years | 2025 |
| Live births | 14,486 count | 2024 |
| Deaths | 15,149 count | 2024 |
| Crude birth rate | 9.2 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2024 |
| Crude death rate | 9.6 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2024 |
| Total fertility rate | 1.45 children per woman | 2024 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 83 years | 2024 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 4.2 % | 2025 |
| Youth unemployment rate (under 25) | 16.6 % | 2025 |
| Employment rate | 78.8 % | 2025 |
| Activity rate | 76.7 % | 2025 |
Income and living conditions
| At-risk-of-poverty rate | 6.1 % | 2025 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP) | 78,272 EUR million | 2024 |
| GDP per capita | 49,500 EUR | 2024 |
| GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100) | 110 % | 2024 |
Tourism
| Nights spent in tourist accommodation | 3,101,467 count | 2025 |