Braine-le-Comte: population and statistics
Braine-le-Comte has a population of 23,761 (2026) across 84.9 km², or 280 people per km². It ranks 133 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 23,761 residents
- 84.9 km²
- 280 people/km²
- 94 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Braine-le-Comte ranks No. 13 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.94 ‰ inh. in Braine-le-Comte, compared with an average of 2.06 ‰ inh. in Hainaut and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,079 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Hainaut for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,887 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rebecq, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is La Louvière (81,751 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,316 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Braine-le-Comte in numbers
All indicators for Braine-le-Comte
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 | Braine-le-Comte | 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) | 22.7% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 148 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Braine-le-Comte | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 50.4% | – | 34.6% | ranked 108 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 9.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 468 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 314 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 10,067 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 155 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.94 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 492 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Braine-le-Comte | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 74.9% | – | 76.7% | ranked 319 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Braine-le-Comte | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,716 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 210 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72.2 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 488 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,203 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 357 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,880 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 369 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 275,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 356 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 189,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 262 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Braine-le-Comte | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.16 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 402 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 22.3% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 129 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Braine-le-Comte | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 9.6% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 150 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 9.4% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 148 of 551 |
Population of Braine-le-Comte over time
Braine-le-Comte had 21,426 residents in 2016 and 23,761 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,290 |
| 2022 | 22,752 |
| 2023 | 23,133 |
| 2024 | 23,443 |
| 2025 | 23,604 |
| 2026 | 23,761 |
Where is Braine-le-Comte?
Business sectors: Braine-le-Comte
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.3% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical16.3% ×0.8
- Construction12.5% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.7% ×2.1
- Administrative and support services7.2% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.5% ×1.2
- Information and communication5.5% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Braine-le-Comte
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Braine-le-Comte?
Braine-le-Comte has 23,761 residents (2026), ranking 133 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Braine-le-Comte?
Braine-le-Comte covers 84.9 km², with a density of 280 people per km².
Is the population of Braine-le-Comte growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Braine-le-Comte went from 21,426 to 23,761, a change of +10.9%.
Where is Braine-le-Comte?
Braine-le-Comte is in Hainaut. It belongs to Soignies (arrondissement). Latitude 50.610, longitude 4.136.
Median selling price of apartments: what is the figure for Braine-le-Comte?
In Braine-le-Comte, “Median selling price of apartments” stands at 189,000 € (2025), ranking 262 of 299 municipalities; the national median is 249,900 €.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Braine-le-Comte?
In Braine-le-Comte, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.94 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 492 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Braine-le-Comte?
In Braine-le-Comte, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,079 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Braine-le-Comte?
The nearest to Braine-le-Comte are Rebecq (4.5 km), Ecaussinnes (5.8 km), Soignies (6.9 km), Ittre (10 km), Tubize (10 km).
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