Ecaussinnes: population and statistics
Ecaussinnes has a population of 11,624 (2026) across 34.9 km², or 333 people per km². It ranks 318 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,624 residents
- 34.9 km²
- 333 people/km²
- 106 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Ecaussinnes ranks No. 36 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,072 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,882 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Braine-le-Comte (23,761 residents), 5.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,288 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Ecaussinnes in numbers
All indicators for Ecaussinnes
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 | Ecaussinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.9% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 474 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.9% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 125 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ecaussinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 60.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 31 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 12.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 373 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 78.2% | – | 79.9% | ranked 360 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,118 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 331 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.82 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 429 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ecaussinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 61.9% | – | 76.7% | ranked 508 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ecaussinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 867 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 395 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74.6 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 482 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,149 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 363 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,948 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 365 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 255,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 411 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ecaussinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.24 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 291 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 18.4% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 245 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Ecaussinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.7% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 317 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 9.2% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 158 of 551 |
Population of Ecaussinnes over time
Ecaussinnes had 10,922 residents in 2016 and 11,624 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,303 |
| 2022 | 11,338 |
| 2023 | 11,484 |
| 2024 | 11,572 |
| 2025 | 11,622 |
| 2026 | 11,624 |
Where is Ecaussinnes?
Business sectors: Ecaussinnes
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.7% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade14.5% ×1.0
- Construction11.5% ×0.8
- Other service activities8.3% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.5% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Ecaussinnes
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ecaussinnes?
Ecaussinnes has 11,624 residents (2026), ranking 318 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Ecaussinnes?
Ecaussinnes covers 34.9 km², with a density of 333 people per km².
Is the population of Ecaussinnes growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ecaussinnes went from 10,922 to 11,624, a change of +6.4%.
Where is Ecaussinnes?
Ecaussinnes is in Hainaut. It belongs to Soignies (arrondissement). Latitude 50.567, longitude 4.183.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Ecaussinnes?
In Ecaussinnes, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 60.2% (2024), ranking 31 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Ecaussinnes?
In Ecaussinnes, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 61.9% (2024), ranking 508 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ecaussinnes?
In Ecaussinnes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,072 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ecaussinnes?
The nearest to Ecaussinnes are Braine-le-Comte (5.8 km), Seneffe (6.0 km), Manage (8.2 km), Soignies (8.2 km), Le Roeulx (9.5 km).
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