Gerpinnes: population and statistics
Gerpinnes has a population of 12,836 (2026) across 47.7 km², or 269 people per km². It ranks 289 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,836 residents
- 47.7 km²
- 269 people/km²
- 180 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Gerpinnes ranks No. 33 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 27.7% in Gerpinnes, compared with an average of 20.4% in Hainaut and 20.7% nationally.
Cars per household: 1.34 in Gerpinnes, compared with an average of 1.08 in Hainaut and 1.07 nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,061 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Hainaut for “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,678 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Châtelet (35,975 residents), 7.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,244 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Gerpinnes in numbers
All indicators for Gerpinnes
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 | Gerpinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.7% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 13 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 18.1% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 547 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gerpinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 35.8% | – | 34.6% | ranked 265 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 11.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 423 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.2% | – | 79.9% | ranked 211 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,131 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 278 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.96 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 323 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gerpinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 78.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 246 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gerpinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,282 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 292 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99.9 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 310 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,321 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 142 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,787 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 279 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 275,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 356 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gerpinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.34 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 112 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.5% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 410 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Gerpinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.7% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 317 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.7% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 177 of 551 |
Population of Gerpinnes over time
Gerpinnes had 12,527 residents in 2016 and 12,836 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,735 |
| 2022 | 12,771 |
| 2023 | 12,831 |
| 2024 | 12,863 |
| 2025 | 12,900 |
| 2026 | 12,836 |
Where is Gerpinnes?
Business sectors: Gerpinnes
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical19.0% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade18.3% ×1.2
- Construction12.0% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.5% ×1.6
- Other service activities7.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing4.5% ×0.9
- Real estate4.2% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Gerpinnes
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gerpinnes?
Gerpinnes has 12,836 residents (2026), ranking 289 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Gerpinnes?
Gerpinnes covers 47.7 km², with a density of 269 people per km².
Is the population of Gerpinnes growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gerpinnes went from 12,527 to 12,836, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Gerpinnes?
Gerpinnes is in Hainaut. It belongs to Charleroi (arrondissement). Latitude 50.337, longitude 4.528.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Gerpinnes?
In Gerpinnes, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 27.7% (2026), ranking 13 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
Cars per household: what is the figure for Gerpinnes?
In Gerpinnes, “Cars per household” stands at 1.34 (2025), ranking 112 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 1.25.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gerpinnes?
In Gerpinnes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,061 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gerpinnes?
The nearest to Gerpinnes are Châtelet (7.5 km), Aiseau-Presles (9.3 km), Mettet (9.3 km), Farciennes (11 km), Charleroi (11 km).
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