Chièvres: population and statistics
Chièvres has a population of 7,133 (2026) across 47.4 km², or 151 people per km². It ranks 435 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,133 residents
- 47.4 km²
- 151 people/km²
- 49 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Chièvres ranks No. 52 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 18.6% in Chièvres, compared with an average of 20.4% in Hainaut and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,084 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,634 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Brugelette, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ath (30,235 residents), 5.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,336 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Chièvres in numbers
All indicators for Chièvres
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 | Chièvres | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.6% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 485 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.2% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 98 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chièvres | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 52.4% | – | 34.6% | ranked 86 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 14.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 311 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 77.6% | – | 79.9% | ranked 380 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,105 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 448 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.17 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 403 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chièvres | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 65.7% | – | 76.7% | ranked 477 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chièvres | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 534 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 474 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74.9 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 479 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,808 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 380 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,202 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 341 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 245,018 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 435 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Chièvres | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.27 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 241 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.6% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 282 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Chièvres | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.3% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 429 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.4% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 247 of 551 |
Population of Chièvres over time
Chièvres had 6,946 residents in 2016 and 7,133 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,942 |
| 2022 | 7,004 |
| 2023 | 7,045 |
| 2024 | 7,168 |
| 2025 | 7,145 |
| 2026 | 7,133 |
Where is Chièvres?
Business sectors: Chièvres
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.2% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical14.2% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.0% ×3.4
- Construction12.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.1% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing4.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Chièvres
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chièvres?
Chièvres has 7,133 residents (2026), ranking 435 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Chièvres?
Chièvres covers 47.4 km², with a density of 151 people per km².
Is the population of Chièvres growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chièvres went from 6,946 to 7,133, a change of +2.7%.
Where is Chièvres?
Chièvres is in Hainaut. It belongs to Ath (arrondissement). Latitude 50.583, longitude 3.800.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Chièvres?
In Chièvres, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 18.6% (2026), ranking 485 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Chièvres?
In Chièvres, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 52.4% (2024), ranking 86 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chièvres?
In Chièvres, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,084 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chièvres?
The nearest to Chièvres are Brugelette (4.0 km), Ath (5.6 km), Lens (8.0 km), Beloeil (8.1 km), Jurbise (11 km).
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