Froidchapelle: population and statistics
Froidchapelle has a population of 3,999 (2026) across 86.5 km², or 46.2 people per km². It ranks 519 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,999 residents
- 86.5 km²
- 46 people/km²
- 239 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Froidchapelle ranks No. 66 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 19.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,042 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Hainaut for “Buildings built after 2001”.
- “Buildings built after 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median selling price of houses”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,120 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Cerfontaine, 6.6 km away.
Froidchapelle in numbers
All indicators for Froidchapelle
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 | Froidchapelle | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.9% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 174 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.2% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 512 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Froidchapelle | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 39.4% | – | 34.6% | ranked 222 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 32.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 1 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 46.6% | – | 79.9% | ranked 564 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,767 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 472 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.75 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 434 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Froidchapelle | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 60.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 520 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Froidchapelle | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 395 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 521 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.8 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 319 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 20,585 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 499 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 26,229 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 512 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 95,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 554 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Froidchapelle | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.20 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 356 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.7% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 273 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Froidchapelle | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.4% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 508 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 14.0% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 51 of 551 |
Population of Froidchapelle over time
Froidchapelle had 3,908 residents in 2016 and 3,999 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,011 |
| 2022 | 4,049 |
| 2023 | 4,053 |
| 2024 | 4,084 |
| 2025 | 4,067 |
| 2026 | 3,999 |
Where is Froidchapelle?
Business sectors: Froidchapelle
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19.5% ×4.7
- Wholesale and retail trade15.9% ×1.1
- Construction14.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical11.6% ×0.6
- Other service activities7.1% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services4.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Froidchapelle
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Froidchapelle?
Froidchapelle has 3,999 residents (2026), ranking 519 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Froidchapelle?
Froidchapelle covers 86.5 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Froidchapelle growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Froidchapelle went from 3,908 to 3,999, a change of +2.3%.
Where is Froidchapelle?
Froidchapelle is in Hainaut. It belongs to Thuin (arrondissement). Latitude 50.150, longitude 4.328.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Froidchapelle?
In Froidchapelle, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 32.0% (2024), ranking 1 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
Median selling price of houses: what is the figure for Froidchapelle?
In Froidchapelle, “Median selling price of houses” stands at 95,000 € (2025), ranking 554 of 554 municipalities; the national median is 302,500 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Froidchapelle?
In Froidchapelle, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,042 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Froidchapelle?
The nearest to Froidchapelle are Cerfontaine (6.6 km), Sivry-Rance (11 km), Chimay (11 km), Beaumont (11 km), Walcourt (14 km).
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