Farciennes: population and statistics
Farciennes has a population of 11,453 (2026) across 10.4 km², or 1,104 people per km². It ranks 326 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,453 residents
- 10.4 km²
- 1,104 people/km²
- 105 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Farciennes ranks No. 38 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 41.4 ‰ inh. in Farciennes, compared with an average of 66.2 ‰ inh. in Hainaut and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,057 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Hainaut for “Share of inhabitants under 20”.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 20”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,452 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Aiseau-Presles, 2.1 km away.
Farciennes in numbers
All indicators for Farciennes
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 | Farciennes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.4% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 516 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 26.5% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 10 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Farciennes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 54.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 63 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 4.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 546 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 78.7% | – | 79.9% | ranked 345 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,884 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 343 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.29 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 536 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Farciennes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 50.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 556 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Farciennes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 474 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 491 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 41.4 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 559 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 15,317 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 561 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 23,132 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 547 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 170,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 535 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Farciennes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.03 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 502 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 28.1% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 51 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Farciennes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 15.8% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 73 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 22.0% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 12 of 551 |
Population of Farciennes over time
Farciennes had 11,338 residents in 2016 and 11,453 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,251 |
| 2022 | 11,233 |
| 2023 | 11,335 |
| 2024 | 11,394 |
| 2025 | 11,471 |
| 2026 | 11,453 |
Where is Farciennes?
Business sectors: Farciennes
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.1% ×1.7
- Construction18.6% ×1.4
- Other service activities9.7% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical7.6% ×0.4
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services4.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services4.2% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.0% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Farciennes
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Farciennes?
Farciennes has 11,453 residents (2026), ranking 326 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Farciennes?
Farciennes covers 10.4 km², with a density of 1,104 people per km².
Is the population of Farciennes growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Farciennes went from 11,338 to 11,453, a change of +1.0%.
Where is Farciennes?
Farciennes is in Hainaut. It belongs to Charleroi (arrondissement). Latitude 50.431, longitude 4.548.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Farciennes?
In Farciennes, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 50.2% (2024), ranking 556 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Farciennes?
In Farciennes, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 41.4 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 559 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Farciennes?
In Farciennes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,057 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Farciennes?
The nearest to Farciennes are Aiseau-Presles (2.1 km), Châtelet (3.4 km), Sambreville (4.3 km), Fleurus (5.9 km), Charleroi (7.5 km).
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