Categories in Middelkerke
Auto Machine ShopCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationNew car dealersCommercial PrinterDairy FarmDoor SupplierEquipment supplierFarmingWholesalersBoutiqueClothing storesDry CleanerLaundromatLaundry ServiceLeather Goods StoreMen's clothingShoe storesWomen's clothingCatholic ChurchChurchesGovernment OfficeMailing ServiceNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeReligious OrganizationRetirement HomeShipping and Mailing ServiceYouth OrganizationComputer ConsultantComputer Repair ServiceElectronics StoreIT Support & Recovery ServicesArchitectsBuilding Construction ContractorCarpentryConstruction of buildingsContractorElectrical Installation ServiceElectricianHeating installation and repairHome Goods StoreHVAC ContractorPainting and paint contractorsPaint StorePlumbing installation and repairResidential BuildingRoofing contractor
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Middelkerke
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 382 | 22 years |
| Real estate | 200 | 32 years |
| Other accommodation | 175 | 24 years |
| Unreachable | 120 | 32 years |
| Shopping | 116 | 23 years |
| Cafes | 99 | 24 years |
| Sports clubs | 63 | — |
| Bakeries | 62 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 61 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 59 | — |
| Corporate management | 57 | 20 years |
Middelkerke Facts
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Population | 8,117 |
| Male Population | 3,997 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 4,120 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +126.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +107.4% |
| Median Age | 52.8 years (Male: 51.4, Female: 54.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $53,960 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Westende, Slijpe, Lombardsijde, Wilskerke, Mannekensvere |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.18532, 2.82077 |
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Middelkerke Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,584 | 3,492 | 3,914 | 4,335 | 8,117 | 8,029 | 7,797 |
| Population Density | 1,061.9 / km² | 1,034.7 / km² | 1,159.7 / km² | 1,284.4 / km² | 2,405 / km² | 2,379 / km² | 2,310.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMiddelkerke Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 107.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middelkerke | +126.5% | +132.4% | +107.4% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Middelkerke Median Age
Median Age: 52.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middelkerke | 52.8 yrs | 54.3 yrs | 51.4 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Middelkerke Population Density
Population Density: 2,405 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middelkerke | 8,117 | 3.375 km² | 2,405 / 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
Middelkerke Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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 Middelkerke
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Middelkerke
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Middelkerke
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Middelkerke
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Middelkerke
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
Middelkerke 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 | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.8B | $1.9B | $2B | $2.1B | $2.2B | $2.4B |
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
Middelkerke CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middelkerke | 64,435 tn | 7.94 tn | 19,091.9 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
Middelkerke CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 64,435 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.94 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 19,091.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/22/15 | 1:52 AM | 3.7 | 97.5 km | 12,000 m | 3km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/07 | 5:32 PM | 4.1 | 70.1 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 77.8 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 4:06 PM | 3.1 | 9.8 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/98 | 9:22 PM | 3 | 51.6 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/96 | 7:37 PM | 3 | 82.1 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/94 | 6:36 AM | 3.9 | 87.2 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/92 | 2:43 AM | 3.5 | 94.4 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/91 | 1:30 PM | 4 | 93.6 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/90 | 10:15 AM | 3.1 | 76.3 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Middelkerke
Middelkerke is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders, on the North Sea, west of Ostend. The municipality comprises the villages of Leffinge, Lombardsijde, Mannekensvere, Middelkerke proper, Schore, Sint-Pieters-Kapelle, Slij..
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