Categories in Torhout
Body repairCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashEngine Rebuilding ServiceGas StationNew car dealersTire ShopTrucks and trailersUsed car dealersCommercial PrinterDairy FarmFarmingImport Export CompanyMachines WholesaleMetal Processing CompanySolar Energy Equipment SupplierWholesale FloristWholesalersBoutiqueChildren and baby clothingClothing storesFabric StoreLingerie StoreMen's clothingShoe storesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesChurchesClubCommunity CenterCounselorDay Care CenterGovernment OfficeMailing ServiceNon-Profit OrganizationPolice DepartmentPost OfficeReligious OrganizationShipping and Mailing ServiceShipping CompanyShipping ServiceYouth OrganizationComputer ConsultantComputer ServiceElectronics StoreSoftware CompanyWeb Hosting CompanyArchitectsBathroom Remodeler
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Torhout
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 116 | 21 years |
| Shopping | 111 | 19 years |
| Unreachable | 100 | 31 years |
| Beauty salons | 95 | — |
| Health and medical | 88 | 20 years |
| Sports other | 81 | 24 years |
| Other construction | 76 | 29 years |
| Hairdressers | 73 | 23 years |
| Car repair | 73 | — |
| Sports clubs | 72 | — |
| Cafes | 70 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 69 | 28 years |
| Construction of houses | 66 | — |
| Electronics stores | 61 | 25 years |
| Corporate management | 60 | 19 years |
| Lawyers legal | 55 | 15 years |
Torhout Facts
| Area | 5.8 km² |
| Population | 9,873 |
| Male Population | 4,920 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 4,953 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +24.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +29.0% |
| Median Age | 43.9 years (Male: 43, Female: 44.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $53,960 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Torhout, Sint-Pieters, Wijnendale, Dudzele, Station |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.06560, 3.10085 |
| Postal Codes | 8820 |
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Torhout Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,943 | 7,682 | 7,654 | 8,257 | 9,873 | 9,528 | 9,326 |
| Population Density | 1,366.5 / km² | 1,321.6 / km² | 1,316.8 / km² | 1,420.6 / km² | 1,698.6 / km² | 1,639.2 / km² | 1,604.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTorhout Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 29% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torhout | +24.3% | +28.5% | +29% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Torhout Median Age
Median Age: 43.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torhout | 43.9 yrs | 44.8 yrs | 43 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Torhout Population Density
Population Density: 1,699 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torhout | 9,873 | 5.8 km² | 1,699 / 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
Torhout 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 Torhout
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Torhout
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Torhout
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Torhout
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
Torhout 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 | $682.8M | $761.6M | $883.6M | $958.5M | $1B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.2B |
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
Torhout CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torhout | 83,141 tn | 8.42 tn | 14,303.9 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
Torhout CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 83,141 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.42 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,303.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 86 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/07 | 5:32 PM | 4.1 | 93.3 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 63.9 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 4:06 PM | 3.1 | 29.4 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/98 | 9:22 PM | 3 | 73.4 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 85.8 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 97.4 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/90 | 10:15 AM | 3.1 | 92 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/87 | 6:43 AM | 3.1 | 92.2 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/87 | 9:05 PM | 3.3 | 89.2 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Torhout
Torhout (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈtɔrɦʌu̯t]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality only comprises the city of Torhout proper. On January 1, 2012, Torhout had a total population of 20,149. The total area is..
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