Categories in Gistel
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gistel
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Unreachable | 109 | — |
| Shopping | 68 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 60 | 21 years |
| Other construction | 56 | 24 years |
| Corporate management | 51 | 19 years |
| Beauty salons | 50 | — |
| Health and medical | 46 | — |
| Hairdressers | 44 | 23 years |
| Real estate | 40 | 25 years |
| Electrical installation | 38 | 20 years |
| Sports other | 36 | 15 years |
| Cafes | 33 | — |
| Sports clubs | 32 | — |
Gistel Facts
| Area | 3.9 km² |
| Population | 8,109 |
| Male Population | 4,050 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 4,059 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +38.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +56.3% |
| Median Age | 42.8 years (Male: 41.8, Female: 44.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $53,960 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Snaaskerke, Zevekote, Gistel, Moere, Mechelen |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.15612, 2.96387 |
| Postal Codes | 8470 |
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Gistel Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,874 | 5,321 | 5,187 | 5,198 | 8,109 | 7,848 | 7,690 |
| Population Density | 1,491.8 / km² | 1,351.4 / km² | 1,317.3 / km² | 1,320.1 / km² | 2,059.4 / km² | 1,993.1 / km² | 1,953 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGistel Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 56.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gistel | +38% | +52.4% | +56.3% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gistel Median Age
Median Age: 42.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gistel | 42.8 yrs | 44.1 yrs | 41.8 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gistel Population Density
Population Density: 2,059 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gistel | 8,109 | 3.938 km² | 2,059 / 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
Gistel 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 Gistel
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Gistel
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Gistel
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Gistel
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
Gistel 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 | $2.9B | $3.1B | $3.6B | $3.9B | $4.1B | $4.4B | $4.5B | $5B |
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
Gistel CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gistel | 66,037 tn | 8.14 tn | 16,771.2 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
Gistel CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 66,037 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.14 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,771.2 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 | 99.8 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/07 | 5:32 PM | 4.1 | 79.4 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 73.6 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 4:06 PM | 3.1 | 18.6 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/98 | 9:22 PM | 3 | 62 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/96 | 7:37 PM | 3 | 88.4 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 99.7 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/94 | 6:36 AM | 3.9 | 97.3 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/92 | 2:43 AM | 3.5 | 99.9 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/91 | 1:30 PM | 4 | 99.4 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Gistel
Gistel is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. local government boundary reforms in 1971 and 1977, the municipality has comprised not only Gistel, but also the towns of Moere, Snaaskerke and Zevekote. January 1, 2006 the..
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