Erquelinnes: population and statistics
Erquelinnes has a population of 9,941 (2026) across 44.5 km², or 223 people per km². It ranks 364 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,941 residents
- 44.5 km²
- 223 people/km²
- 128 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Erquelinnes ranks No. 43 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,078 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Hainaut for “Buildings built before 1946”.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median selling price of houses”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,238 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Merbes-le-Château, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Binche (33,841 residents), 12 km away.
Erquelinnes in numbers
All indicators for Erquelinnes
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 | Erquelinnes | 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) | 22.2% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 193 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Erquelinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 66.8% | – | 34.6% | ranked 10 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 7.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 516 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 78.2% | – | 79.9% | ranked 360 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,765 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 353 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.31 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 534 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Erquelinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 44.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 562 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Erquelinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 529 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 477 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53.2 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 546 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 19,574 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 530 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 26,061 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 514 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 140,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 547 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Erquelinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.13 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 438 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 25.3% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 79 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Erquelinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.2% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 237 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 16.0% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 36 of 551 |
Population of Erquelinnes over time
Erquelinnes had 9,920 residents in 2016 and 9,941 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,013 |
| 2022 | 10,084 |
| 2023 | 10,043 |
| 2024 | 10,039 |
| 2025 | 9,983 |
| 2026 | 9,941 |
Where is Erquelinnes?
Business sectors: Erquelinnes
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.0% ×1.3
- Construction13.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical11.5% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.1% ×2.2
- Other service activities9.1% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.2% ×1.3
- Manufacturing4.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Erquelinnes
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Erquelinnes?
Erquelinnes has 9,941 residents (2026), ranking 364 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Erquelinnes?
Erquelinnes covers 44.5 km², with a density of 223 people per km².
Is the population of Erquelinnes growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Erquelinnes went from 9,920 to 9,941, a change of +0.2%.
Where is Erquelinnes?
Erquelinnes is in Hainaut. It belongs to Thuin (arrondissement). Latitude 50.310, longitude 4.122.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Erquelinnes?
In Erquelinnes, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 44.3% (2024), ranking 562 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
Median selling price of houses: what is the figure for Erquelinnes?
In Erquelinnes, “Median selling price of houses” stands at 140,000 € (2025), ranking 547 of 554 municipalities; the national median is 302,500 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Erquelinnes?
In Erquelinnes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,078 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Erquelinnes?
The nearest to Erquelinnes are Merbes-le-Château (3.4 km), Estinnes (9.9 km), Lobbes (11 km), Binche (12 km), Beaumont (12 km).
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