Fontaine-l’Evêque: population and statistics
Fontaine-l’Evêque has a population of 18,061 (2026) across 28.7 km², or 630 people per km². It ranks 201 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 18,061 residents
- 28.7 km²
- 630 people/km²
- 151 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Fontaine-l’Evêque ranks No. 22 by population.
Administrative poverty risk: 15.2% in Fontaine-l’Evêque, compared with an average of 14.8% in Hainaut and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,059 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median selling price of apartments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Administrative poverty risk”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,014 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Anderlues, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Courcelles (31,673 residents), 6.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,236 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Fontaine-l’Evêque in numbers
All indicators for Fontaine-l’Evêque
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 | Fontaine-l’Evêque | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.3% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 396 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.3% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 185 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fontaine-l’Evêque | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 54.8% | – | 34.6% | ranked 65 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 9.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 469 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 287 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 8,575 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 198 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.37 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 284 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fontaine-l’Evêque | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 63.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 494 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fontaine-l’Evêque | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,022 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 351 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56.6 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 538 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 19,904 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 522 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 26,607 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 507 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 186,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 516 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 121,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 299 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fontaine-l’Evêque | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.12 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 449 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 24.2% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 95 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Fontaine-l’Evêque | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 12.0% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 108 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 15.2% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 41 of 551 |
Population of Fontaine-l’Evêque over time
Fontaine-l’Evêque had 17,808 residents in 2016 and 18,061 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,959 |
| 2022 | 17,999 |
| 2023 | 18,041 |
| 2024 | 18,122 |
| 2025 | 17,985 |
| 2026 | 18,061 |
Where is Fontaine-l’Evêque?
Business sectors: Fontaine-l’Evêque
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.8% ×1.3
- Construction18.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical12.1% ×0.6
- Other service activities8.3% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.8% ×1.2
- Information and communication4.8% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Fontaine-l’Evêque
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fontaine-l’Evêque?
Fontaine-l’Evêque has 18,061 residents (2026), ranking 201 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Fontaine-l’Evêque?
Fontaine-l’Evêque covers 28.7 km², with a density of 630 people per km².
Is the population of Fontaine-l’Evêque growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fontaine-l’Evêque went from 17,808 to 18,061, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Fontaine-l’Evêque?
Fontaine-l’Evêque is in Hainaut. It belongs to Charleroi (arrondissement). Latitude 50.417, longitude 4.317.
Median selling price of apartments: what is the figure for Fontaine-l’Evêque?
In Fontaine-l’Evêque, “Median selling price of apartments” stands at 121,500 € (2025), ranking 299 of 299 municipalities; the national median is 249,900 €.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Fontaine-l’Evêque?
In Fontaine-l’Evêque, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 15.2% (2023), ranking 41 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fontaine-l’Evêque?
In Fontaine-l’Evêque, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,059 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fontaine-l’Evêque?
The nearest to Fontaine-l’Evêque are Anderlues (3.5 km), Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont (6.0 km), Montigny-le-Tilleul (6.1 km), Courcelles (6.2 km), Morlanwelz (7.0 km).
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