Binche: population and statistics
Binche has a population of 33,841 (2026) across 61.2 km², or 553 people per km². It ranks 74 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 33,841 residents
- 61.2 km²
- 553 people/km²
- 97 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Binche ranks No. 7 by population.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,067 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median selling price of houses”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,574 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Estinnes, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is La Louvière (81,751 residents), 7.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,268 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Binche in numbers
All indicators for Binche
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 | Binche | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.9% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 259 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.8% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 377 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Binche | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 58.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 37 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 7.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 514 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 186 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 16,510 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 73 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.03 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 412 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Binche | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 49.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 557 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Binche | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 2,263 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 142 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66.9 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 509 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,034 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 481 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 26,842 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 500 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 175,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 529 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 185,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 265 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Binche | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.12 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 449 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 24.5% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 90 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Binche | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 8.9% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 177 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 13.8% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 54 of 551 |
Population of Binche over time
Binche had 33,445 residents in 2016 and 33,841 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 33,416 |
| 2022 | 33,470 |
| 2023 | 33,649 |
| 2024 | 33,651 |
| 2025 | 33,784 |
| 2026 | 33,841 |
Where is Binche?
Business sectors: Binche
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction18.6% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade17.9% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical14.3% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.7% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.6% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Binche
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Binche?
Binche has 33,841 residents (2026), ranking 74 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Binche?
Binche covers 61.2 km², with a density of 553 people per km².
Is the population of Binche growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Binche went from 33,445 to 33,841, a change of +1.2%.
Where is Binche?
Binche is in Hainaut. It belongs to La Louvière (arrondissement). Latitude 50.410, longitude 4.165.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Binche?
In Binche, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 49.2% (2024), ranking 557 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
Median selling price of houses: what is the figure for Binche?
In Binche, “Median selling price of houses” stands at 175,000 € (2025), ranking 529 of 554 municipalities; the national median is 302,500 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Binche?
In Binche, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,067 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Binche?
The nearest to Binche are Estinnes (5.0 km), Morlanwelz (6.5 km), Anderlues (7.4 km), La Louvière (7.7 km), Merbes-le-Château (9.7 km).
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