Châtelet: population and statistics
Châtelet has a population of 35,975 (2026) across 27.4 km², or 1,315 people per km². It ranks 64 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 35,975 residents
- 27.4 km²
- 1,315 people/km²
- 115 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Châtelet ranks No. 6 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 44.1 ‰ inh. in Châtelet, compared with an average of 66.2 ‰ inh. in Hainaut and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.80 ‰ inh. in Châtelet, compared with an average of 2.06 ‰ inh. in Hainaut and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,058 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,831 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Aiseau-Presles, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Charleroi (206,900 residents), 5.9 km away.
Châtelet in numbers
All indicators for Châtelet
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 | Châtelet | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.2% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 401 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.2% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 98 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Châtelet | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 52.8% | – | 34.6% | ranked 82 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 3.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 547 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 76.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 431 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 17,116 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 69 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 0.80 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 555 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Châtelet | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 50.9% | – | 76.7% | ranked 550 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Châtelet | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,588 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 235 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 44.1 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 557 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 17,788 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 549 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 24,495 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 534 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 175,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 529 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 131,750 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 297 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Châtelet | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 0.99 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 517 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 30.2% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 42 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Châtelet | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 14.1% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 85 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 19.0% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 21 of 551 |
Population of Châtelet over time
Châtelet had 36,463 residents in 2016 and 35,975 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 35,567 |
| 2022 | 35,527 |
| 2023 | 35,512 |
| 2024 | 35,595 |
| 2025 | 35,979 |
| 2026 | 35,975 |
Where is Châtelet?
Business sectors: Châtelet
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.3% ×1.6
- Construction14.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.9% ×0.5
- Other service activities10.8% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services9.0% ×1.6
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.7
- Health and social work4.5% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Châtelet
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Châtelet?
Châtelet has 35,975 residents (2026), ranking 64 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Châtelet?
Châtelet covers 27.4 km², with a density of 1,315 people per km².
Is the population of Châtelet growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Châtelet went from 36,463 to 35,975, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Châtelet?
Châtelet is in Hainaut. It belongs to Charleroi (arrondissement). Latitude 50.404, longitude 4.525.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Châtelet?
In Châtelet, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 44.1 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 557 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Châtelet?
In Châtelet, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.80 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 555 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Châtelet?
In Châtelet, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,058 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Châtelet?
The nearest to Châtelet are Aiseau-Presles (3.3 km), Farciennes (3.4 km), Charleroi (5.9 km), Sambreville (7.4 km), Gerpinnes (7.5 km).
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