Flobecq: population and statistics
Flobecq has a population of 3,453 (2026) across 23.3 km², or 148 people per km². It ranks 532 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,453 residents
- 23.3 km²
- 148 people/km²
- 53 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Flobecq ranks No. 69 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 16.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,084 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,261 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ellezelles (5,884 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,336 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Flobecq in numbers
All indicators for Flobecq
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 | Flobecq | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.2% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 152 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.6% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 398 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Flobecq | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 57.4% | – | 34.6% | ranked 42 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 12.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 381 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 76.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 415 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 1,676 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 532 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 | Flobecq | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 66.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 460 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Flobecq | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 339 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 530 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.2 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 326 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,165 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 292 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,537 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 397 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 292,532 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 313 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Flobecq | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.23 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 310 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 20.3% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 183 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Flobecq | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.2% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 436 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.7% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 299 of 551 |
Population of Flobecq over time
Flobecq had 3,443 residents in 2016 and 3,453 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,435 |
| 2022 | 3,453 |
| 2023 | 3,422 |
| 2024 | 3,434 |
| 2025 | 3,441 |
| 2026 | 3,453 |
Where is Flobecq?
Business sectors: Flobecq
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical16.3% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade15.4% ×1.0
- Construction13.9% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.7% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.3
- Other service activities6.2% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Flobecq
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Flobecq?
Flobecq has 3,453 residents (2026), ranking 532 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Flobecq?
Flobecq covers 23.3 km², with a density of 148 people per km².
Is the population of Flobecq growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Flobecq went from 3,443 to 3,453, a change of +0.3%.
Where is Flobecq?
Flobecq is in Hainaut. It belongs to Ath (arrondissement). Latitude 50.733, longitude 3.733.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Flobecq?
In Flobecq, “Number of dwellings” stands at 1,676 (2024), ranking 532 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Flobecq?
In Flobecq, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 339 (2024), ranking 530 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Flobecq?
In Flobecq, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,084 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Flobecq?
The nearest to Flobecq are Ellezelles (3.5 km), Lessines (7.2 km), Brakel (7.5 km), Ronse (9.6 km), Geraardsbergen (10 km).
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