Categories in Gentbrugge
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gentbrugge
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Sports other | 78 | — |
| Corporate management | 36 | 19 years |
| Architects | 30 | — |
| Shopping | 23 | — |
| Electronics stores | 20 | 35 years |
| Lawyers legal | 18 | — |
| Restaurants | 14 | — |
| Accountants | 13 | — |
| Hairdressers | 13 | — |
| Beauty salons | 12 | — |
| Specialized design | 12 | — |
Gentbrugge Facts
| Area | 32.4 km² |
| Population | 53,150 |
| Male Population | 26,088 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 27,062 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +34.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +36.8% |
| Median Age | 40.2 years (Male: 38.9, Female: 41.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $51,311 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Gentbrugge, Dries, Vogelhoek, Ledeberg, Arsenaal |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.03692, 3.76509 |
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Gentbrugge Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,545 | 38,855 | 38,843 | 42,345 | 53,150 | 54,224 | 54,950 |
| Population Density | 1,219.1 / km² | 1,197.8 / km² | 1,197.5 / km² | 1,305.4 / km² | 1,638.5 / km² | 1,671.6 / km² | 1,694 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGentbrugge Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 36.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentbrugge | +34.4% | +36.8% | +36.8% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gentbrugge Median Age
Median Age: 40.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentbrugge | 40.2 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 38.9 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gentbrugge Population Density
Population Density: 1,639 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentbrugge | 53,150 | 32.4 km² | 1,639 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gentbrugge Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Gentbrugge
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Gentbrugge
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Gentbrugge
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Gentbrugge
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Gentbrugge Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $33,107 | $35,179 | $39,941 | $42,918 | $44,349 | $46,577 | $46,102 | $51,311 |
| Total GDP | $4.6B | $4.9B | $5.7B | $6.3B | $6.7B | $7.3B | $7.4B | $8.4B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Gentbrugge CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentbrugge | 442,278 tn | 8.32 tn | 13,634.8 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Gentbrugge CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 442,278 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,634.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 68.1 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 72.7 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 81 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 4:06 PM | 3.1 | 75.6 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 62.1 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.5 | 84.2 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 74.4 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/92 | 9:22 AM | 4.1 | 96.6 km | 17,900 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/89 | 9:59 PM | 3.1 | 97.4 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/87 | 6:43 AM | 3.1 | 76.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Gentbrugge
Gentbrugge is one of 25 districts ("wijken") of the city of Ghent, Belgium in the Flemish Region of Belgium. Gentbrugge together with Oud Gentbrugge had been a separate municipality before January 1, 1977, when it fused with Ghent.
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