Roeselare Population 2026

Roeselare has a population of 56,016, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Flanders. Roughly 0.5% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

56,016

Rank in Belgium

#28

Coordinates

50.95°N, 3.12°E

~22 m elevation · Europe/Brussels

Distance to capital (Brussels)

87 km

54 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 Roeselare

Kortrijk73,879 people · ~17 km away
Waregem35,896 people · ~22 km away
Mouscron52,069 people · ~23 km away
Brugge118,509 people · ~30 km away
Ostend69,011 people · ~33 km away
Tournai69,554 people · ~42 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Roeselare?

Roeselare has a population of 56,016 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Belgium.

What region is Roeselare in?

Roeselare is located in Flanders, Belgium.

Is Roeselare the capital of Belgium?

No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 87 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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