#Buildings
387,748 ha
Built-up area
This indicator shows how much of Flanders is built up and provides more information about the extent of this....
28,936 kt
Material footprint of the building stock
This indicator measures the material footprint of the Flemish construction industry and housing on a yearly basis. The figures...
22,077 kt CO₂-eq.
Carbon footprint of the building stock
This indicator measures the carbon footprint of the Flemish construction industry and housing on a yearly basis. The figures...
57.2 years
Average lifespan of buildings
The lifespan of buildings in Flanders is increasing, a trend that is completely in line with the circular model....
7,156 m²/ha
Floor area use efficiency
This indicator shows how much usable floor area a building offers and how much space that building needs for...
2,845,252 households
Number of households
This indicator shows how the number of households in Flanders is evolving on an annual basis. In combination with...
205,000 empty units
Use efficiency of existing housing units
This indicator shows the use efficiency of existing housing units in Flanders.
1,010,635 companies
Number of companies
This indicator shows how many companies are active in Flanders each year. It gives an idea of how many...
389 kWh/m²
Heating efficiency of buildings
This indicator shows the heating efficiency of buildings during their use phase. That efficiency is determined on the basis...
1.2 billion m²
Floor area of residential buildings
This indicator shows the total floor area of residential buildings. It paints a better picture of the amount of...
32.9 million m²
Floor area of non-residential buildings
This indicator shows the total floor area of non-residential buildings. It paints a better picture of how much of...
19,851 permits
Amount of renovation and construction
Renovation counts as a circular strategy as renovating existing buildings increases their lifespan and makes them more efficient. This...
