Postal Code 8300 - Belgium
Belgium
| Area of Postal Code 8300 | 45.3 km² |
| Population | 22,839 |
| Male Population | 10,927 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 11,912 (52.2%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | -8.8% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -0.5% |
| Median Age | 54.5 years |
| Male Median Age | 52.6 years |
| Female Median Age | 56.2 years |
| Neighborhoods | Heist, Knokke, Steenstraatkwartier, Westkapelle, Zeebrugge |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 51.3332370088049° / 3.325534551503617° |
| Related Postal Codes | 8000, 8200, 8301, 8310, 8340, 8370, 8377, 8380, 8400, 8430 |
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Postal Code 8300 - Belgium Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,041 | 23,850 | 22,955 | 23,271 | 22,839 | 22,797 | 22,658 |
| Population Density | 552.7 / km² | 526.4 / km² | 506.6 / km² | 513.6 / km² | 504.1 / km² | 503.2 / km² | 500.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 8300 - Belgium Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 0.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8300 - Belgium | -8.8% | -4.2% | -0.5% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 8300 - Belgium Median Age
Median Age: 54.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8300 - Belgium | 54.5 yrs | 56.2 yrs | 52.6 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.4 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 8300 Population Density
Population Density: 504 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8300 | 22,839 | 45.3 km² | 504 / 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
Postal Code 8300 - Belgium Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Postal Code 8300 - Belgium
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Postal Code 8300 - Belgium
Business Concentration in Postal Code 8300 - Belgium
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 8300 - Belgium
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Art galleries | 167 | 28.5 years |
| Clothing stores | 267 | 23.5 years |
| Corporate management | 122 | 27.5 years |
| Health and medical | 139 | 26 years |
| Other accommodation | 108 | 34.7 years |
| Real estate | 233 | 30.4 years |
| Restaurants | 384 | 23.5 years |
| Shopping | 294 | 27.6 years |
| Sports other | 147 | 16.1 years |
| Women's clothing | 147 | 25.4 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 8300 - Belgium
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
Postal Code 8300 - Belgium 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 | $267.9M | $272.1M | $291.6M | $304.5M | $313.5M | $329.4M | $331.9M | $360.9M |
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
Postal Code 8300 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8300 | 196,279 tn | 8.59 tn | 4,332.2 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
Postal Code 8300 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 196,279 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.59 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,332.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/23/07 | 9:32 AM | 4.1 | 89.8 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 12:16 AM | 3.1 | 96.1 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 9:06 AM | 3.1 | 48.7 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Cities
Percentage of businesses by city in Postal Code 8300 - Belgium
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