Anderlues: population and statistics
Anderlues has a population of 13,107 (2026) across 17.2 km², or 762 people per km². It ranks 282 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,107 residents
- 17.2 km²
- 762 people/km²
- 174 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Anderlues ranks No. 32 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 58.4 ‰ inh. in Anderlues, compared with an average of 66.2 ‰ inh. in Hainaut and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,063 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,409 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Fontaine-l’Evêque, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Binche (33,841 residents), 7.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,252 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Anderlues in numbers
All indicators for Anderlues
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Anderlues | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.5% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 440 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.4% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 177 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Anderlues | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 57.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 41 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 11.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 432 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 170 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,038 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 284 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.86 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 331 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Anderlues | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 55.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 544 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Anderlues | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 765 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 427 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58.4 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 533 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 19,644 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 527 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 26,724 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 501 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 190,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 506 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Anderlues | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.17 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 394 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 22.9% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 123 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Anderlues | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 9.3% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 163 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 13.6% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 55 of 551 |
Population of Anderlues over time
Anderlues had 12,012 residents in 2016 and 13,107 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,429 |
| 2022 | 12,498 |
| 2023 | 12,601 |
| 2024 | 12,809 |
| 2025 | 12,955 |
| 2026 | 13,107 |
Where is Anderlues?
Business sectors: Anderlues
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.2% ×1.3
- Construction16.1% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.9% ×0.6
- Other service activities11.6% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×1.1
- Information and communication4.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work4.7% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Anderlues
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Anderlues?
Anderlues has 13,107 residents (2026), ranking 282 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Anderlues?
Anderlues covers 17.2 km², with a density of 762 people per km².
Is the population of Anderlues growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Anderlues went from 12,012 to 13,107, a change of +9.1%.
Where is Anderlues?
Anderlues is in Hainaut. It belongs to Thuin (arrondissement). Latitude 50.408, longitude 4.270.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Anderlues?
In Anderlues, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 55.5% (2024), ranking 544 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Anderlues?
In Anderlues, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 58.4 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 533 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Anderlues?
In Anderlues, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,063 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Anderlues?
The nearest to Anderlues are Fontaine-l’Evêque (3.5 km), Morlanwelz (5.3 km), Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont (6.6 km), Lobbes (6.9 km), Binche (7.4 km).
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