Statistics for Prov. West-Vlaanderen
Latest official figures for Prov. West-Vlaanderen, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 1,234,664 persons | 2025 |
| Population density | 391.1 inhabitants per km² | 2024 |
| Population aged 65 and over | 24.8 % | 2025 |
| Median age | 46 years | 2025 |
| Live births | 10,433 count | 2024 |
| Deaths | 13,744 count | 2024 |
| Crude birth rate | 8.5 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2024 |
| Crude death rate | 11.2 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2024 |
| Total fertility rate | 1.5 children per woman | 2024 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 83.1 years | 2024 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3 % | 2025 |
| Youth unemployment rate (under 25) | 11.7 % | 2025 |
| Employment rate | 79.2 % | 2025 |
| Activity rate | 76.2 % | 2025 |
Income and living conditions
| At-risk-of-poverty rate | 5.6 % | 2025 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP) | 64,564 EUR million | 2024 |
| GDP per capita | 52,400 EUR | 2024 |
| GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100) | 117 % | 2024 |
Tourism
| Nights spent in tourist accommodation | 11,975,734 count | 2025 |