Beloeil: population and statistics
Beloeil has a population of 14,351 (2026) across 62.3 km², or 230 people per km². It ranks 258 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,351 residents
- 62.3 km²
- 230 people/km²
- 68 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Beloeil ranks No. 29 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,070 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Median selling price of houses”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,720 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bernissart, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saint-Ghislain (23,969 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,280 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Beloeil in numbers
All indicators for Beloeil
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 | Beloeil | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.1% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 463 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.4% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 291 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beloeil | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 62.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 23 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 8.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 498 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 78.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 366 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,737 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 256 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.46 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 526 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Beloeil | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 60.7% | – | 76.7% | ranked 522 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beloeil | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,054 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 342 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.4 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 485 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,850 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 446 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 28,996 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 426 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 192,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 505 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Beloeil | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.23 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 310 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 18.7% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 232 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Beloeil | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 6.4% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 281 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.8% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 171 of 551 |
Population of Beloeil over time
Beloeil had 13,982 residents in 2016 and 14,351 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,074 |
| 2022 | 14,203 |
| 2023 | 14,289 |
| 2024 | 14,244 |
| 2025 | 14,232 |
| 2026 | 14,351 |
Where is Beloeil?
Business sectors: Beloeil
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.7% ×1.2
- Construction15.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical14.5% ×0.7
- Other service activities7.9% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.3% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.1% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Beloeil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beloeil?
Beloeil has 14,351 residents (2026), ranking 258 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Beloeil?
Beloeil covers 62.3 km², with a density of 230 people per km².
Is the population of Beloeil growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Beloeil went from 13,982 to 14,351, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Beloeil?
Beloeil is in Hainaut. It belongs to Ath (arrondissement). Latitude 50.533, longitude 3.717.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Beloeil?
In Beloeil, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 62.1% (2024), ranking 23 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Beloeil?
In Beloeil, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 60.7% (2024), ranking 522 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Beloeil?
In Beloeil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,070 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Beloeil?
The nearest to Beloeil are Bernissart (7.3 km), Chièvres (8.1 km), Péruwelz (9.3 km), Leuze-en-Hainaut (10 km), Hensies (11 km).
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