Ath: population and statistics
Ath has a population of 30,235 (2026) across 127.9 km², or 236 people per km². It ranks 90 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 30,235 residents
- 127.9 km²
- 236 people/km²
- 34 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Ath ranks No. 9 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 20: 19.7% in Ath, compared with an average of 22.3% in Hainaut and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,089 kWh a year here.
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Ath in numbers
All indicators for Ath
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 | Ath | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 212 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.7% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 474 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ath | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 48.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 121 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 13.8% | – | 15.3% | ranked 344 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 77.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 390 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 14,923 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 86 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.96 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 416 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ath | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 68.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 432 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ath | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 2,441 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 125 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80.7 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 451 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,849 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 314 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,473 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 401 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 260,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 395 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 199,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 252 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ath | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.10 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 468 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 24.4% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 92 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Ath | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.2% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 353 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.4% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 193 of 551 |
Population of Ath over time
Ath had 28,951 residents in 2016 and 30,235 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,571 |
| 2022 | 29,630 |
| 2023 | 29,946 |
| 2024 | 30,048 |
| 2025 | 30,123 |
| 2026 | 30,235 |
Where is Ath?
Business sectors: Ath
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.9% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical14.6% ×0.7
- Construction11.1% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.2% ×2.5
- Other service activities7.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Ath
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ath?
Ath has 30,235 residents (2026), ranking 90 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Ath?
Ath covers 127.9 km², with a density of 236 people per km².
Is the population of Ath growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ath went from 28,951 to 30,235, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Ath?
Ath is in Hainaut. It belongs to Ath (arrondissement). Latitude 50.631, longitude 3.777.
Share of inhabitants under 20: what is the figure for Ath?
In Ath, “Share of inhabitants under 20” stands at 19.7% (2026), ranking 474 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.5%.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Ath?
In Ath, “Number of dwellings” stands at 14,923 (2024), ranking 86 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ath?
In Ath, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,089 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ath?
The nearest to Ath are Chièvres (5.6 km), Brugelette (6.2 km), Lessines (9.7 km), Silly (10 km), Beloeil (12 km).
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