Comines-Warneton: population and statistics
Comines-Warneton has a population of 18,286 (2026) across 61.3 km², or 298 people per km². It ranks 197 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 18,286 residents
- 61.3 km²
- 298 people/km²
- 12 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Comines-Warneton ranks No. 21 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 32.4% in Comines-Warneton, compared with an average of 12.7% in Hainaut and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,080 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Net taxable income per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,591 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wervik, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Menen (34,640 residents), 9.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,320 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Comines-Warneton in numbers
All indicators for Comines-Warneton
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 | Comines-Warneton | 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) | 22.7% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 148 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Comines-Warneton | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 51.3% | – | 34.6% | ranked 98 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 10.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 451 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 74.6% | – | 79.9% | ranked 451 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 8,794 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 190 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.57 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 448 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Comines-Warneton | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 47.0% | – | 76.7% | ranked 560 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Comines-Warneton | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,057 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 340 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57.8 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 536 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 18,641 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 540 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 27,069 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 496 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 175,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 529 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Comines-Warneton | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.09 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 475 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 24.3% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 93 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Comines-Warneton | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 32.4% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 21 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 12.5% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 68 of 551 |
Population of Comines-Warneton over time
Comines-Warneton had 18,101 residents in 2016 and 18,286 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,090 |
| 2022 | 18,209 |
| 2023 | 18,336 |
| 2024 | 18,391 |
| 2025 | 18,337 |
| 2026 | 18,286 |
Where is Comines-Warneton?
Business sectors: Comines-Warneton
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.0% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.1% ×2.9
- Construction11.6% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.5
- Other service activities9.7% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.5
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Comines-Warneton
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Comines-Warneton?
Comines-Warneton has 18,286 residents (2026), ranking 197 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Comines-Warneton?
Comines-Warneton covers 61.3 km², with a density of 298 people per km².
Is the population of Comines-Warneton growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Comines-Warneton went from 18,101 to 18,286, a change of +1.0%.
Where is Comines-Warneton?
Comines-Warneton is in Hainaut. It belongs to Tournai-Mouscron (arrondissement). Latitude 50.767, longitude 3.000.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Comines-Warneton?
In Comines-Warneton, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 47.0% (2024), ranking 560 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Comines-Warneton?
In Comines-Warneton, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 32.4% (2026), ranking 21 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Comines-Warneton?
In Comines-Warneton, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,080 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Comines-Warneton?
The nearest to Comines-Warneton are Wervik (3.2 km), Mesen (7.0 km), Menen (9.1 km), Zonnebeke (11 km), Ypres (12 km).
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