Kortrijk Population 2026

Kortrijk has a population of 73,879, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Flanders. Roughly 0.6% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kortrijk (capital Brussels shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

73,879

Rank in Belgium

#20

Coordinates

50.83°N, 3.26°E

~22 m elevation · Europe/Brussels

Distance to capital (Brussels)

76 km

47 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Flanders

City	Population	Rank in Belgium
Antwerp	529,247	#2
Gent	265,086	#3
Brugge	118,509	#8
Leuven	101,032	#10
Deurne	78,747	#15
Hasselt	77,651	#16
Aalst	77,534	#17
Mechelen	77,530	#18

Cities near Kortrijk

Mouscron52,069 people · ~10 km away
Waregem35,896 people · ~13 km away
Roeselare56,016 people · ~17 km away
Tournai69,554 people · ~26 km away
Gent265,086 people · ~40 km away
Brugge118,509 people · ~42 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kortrijk?

Kortrijk has a population of 73,879 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Belgium.

What region is Kortrijk in?

Kortrijk is located in Flanders, Belgium.

Is Kortrijk the capital of Belgium?

No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 76 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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