Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes: population and statistics
Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes has a population of 13,856 (2026) across 45.7 km², or 303 people per km². It ranks 271 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,856 residents
- 45.7 km²
- 303 people/km²
- 168 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes ranks No. 31 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 25.6% in Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes, compared with an average of 20.4% in Hainaut and 20.7% nationally.
Households without a car: 13.2% in Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes, compared with an average of 26.4% in Hainaut and 27.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 21.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,072 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Hainaut for “Net taxable income per inhabitant”.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Households without a car”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,402 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Montigny-le-Tilleul, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Charleroi (206,900 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,288 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes in numbers
All indicators for Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes
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 | Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.6% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 39 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.5% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 489 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 37.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 248 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 10.8% | – | 15.3% | ranked 441 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 82.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 124 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,534 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 265 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.31 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 472 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 78.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 250 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,437 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 256 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103.7 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 270 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 27,546 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 80 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,940 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 164 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 270,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 375 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.42 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 46 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 13.2% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 515 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.3% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 429 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.1% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 268 of 551 |
Population of Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes over time
Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes had 13,579 residents in 2016 and 13,856 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,655 |
| 2022 | 13,725 |
| 2023 | 13,811 |
| 2024 | 13,825 |
| 2025 | 13,838 |
| 2026 | 13,856 |
Where is Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes?
Business sectors: Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical21.6% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade14.8% ×1.0
- Construction12.6% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.8% ×1.2
- Health and social work7.7% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.7% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes?
Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes has 13,856 residents (2026), ranking 271 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes?
Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes covers 45.7 km², with a density of 303 people per km².
Is the population of Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes went from 13,579 to 13,856, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes?
Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes is in Hainaut. It belongs to Thuin (arrondissement). Latitude 50.317, longitude 4.380.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes?
In Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 25.6% (2026), ranking 39 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
Households without a car: what is the figure for Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes?
In Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes, “Households without a car” stands at 13.2% (2025), ranking 515 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 17.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes?
In Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,072 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes?
The nearest to Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes are Montigny-le-Tilleul (7.0 km), Thuin (7.1 km), Walcourt (8.1 km), Lobbes (8.8 km), Gerpinnes (11 km).
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