Categories in Houthulst
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Houthulst
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Unreachable | 168 | 22 years |
| Beauty salons | 53 | — |
| Other construction | 46 | 15 years |
| Restaurants | 46 | — |
| Farming | 44 | — |
| Shopping | 35 | 32 years |
| Car repair | 34 | — |
| Hairdressers | 34 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 32 | — |
| Electrical installation | 29 | — |
| Corporate management | 28 | 19 years |
| Sports other | 26 | — |
| Fruits and vegetables | 26 | — |
| Cafes | 26 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 24 | 32 years |
| Health and medical | 24 | — |
Houthulst Facts
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Population | 3,682 |
| Male Population | 1,830 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 1,852 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -1.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +21.9% |
| Median Age | 40.2 years (Male: 39.6, Female: 40.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $53,960 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Merkem, Klerken, Heernis, Tillegem, Jonkershove |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.97824, 2.95050 |
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Houthulst Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,740 | 3,060 | 3,021 | 3,178 | 3,682 | 3,570 | 3,451 |
| Population Density | 1,108.1 / km² | 906.7 / km² | 895.1 / km² | 941.6 / km² | 1,091 / km² | 1,057.8 / km² | 1,022.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridHouthulst Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 21.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houthulst | -1.6% | +20.3% | +21.9% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Houthulst Median Age
Median Age: 40.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houthulst | 40.2 yrs | 40.8 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Houthulst Population Density
Population Density: 1,091 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houthulst | 3,682 | 3.375 km² | 1,091 / 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
Houthulst Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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 Houthulst
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Houthulst
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Houthulst
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Houthulst
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
Houthulst Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $34,695 | $36,867 | $41,857 | $44,976 | $46,477 | $49,029 | $49,213 | $53,960 |
| Total GDP | $200.6M | $212.1M | $240.2M | $265M | $287.4M | $319M | $329.3M | $361.3M |
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
Houthulst CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houthulst | 29,066 tn | 7.89 tn | 8,612.2 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
Houthulst CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 29,066 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.89 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,612.2 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 | 85.2 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/07 | 5:32 PM | 4.1 | 93.6 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 53.9 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 4:06 PM | 3.1 | 25.4 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/98 | 9:22 PM | 3 | 66.9 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 86.7 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 97.4 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/92 | 2:43 AM | 3.5 | 88.4 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/91 | 1:30 PM | 4 | 88.4 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/90 | 10:15 AM | 3.1 | 80.6 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Houthulst
Houthulst (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦʌu̯tɦʏlst]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Houthulst proper, Jonkershove, Klerken and Merkem. On January 1, 2006, Houthulst had a total po..
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