Honnelles: population and statistics
Honnelles has a population of 5,095 (2026) across 44.3 km², or 115 people per km². It ranks 497 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,095 residents
- 44.3 km²
- 115 people/km²
- 107 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Honnelles ranks No. 62 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,082 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Median selling price of houses”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,200 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dour (16,611 residents), 6.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,328 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Honnelles in numbers
All indicators for Honnelles
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 | Honnelles | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.4% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 309 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.8% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 469 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Honnelles | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 66.6% | – | 34.6% | ranked 11 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 8.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 486 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 77.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 404 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,609 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 488 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.55 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 449 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Honnelles | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 56.4% | – | 76.7% | ranked 541 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Honnelles | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 425 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 507 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.4 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 436 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,258 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 352 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,624 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 389 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 175,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 529 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Honnelles | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.29 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 198 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.7% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 273 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Honnelles | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.5% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 333 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.6% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 182 of 551 |
Population of Honnelles over time
Honnelles had 5,189 residents in 2016 and 5,095 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,130 |
| 2022 | 5,178 |
| 2023 | 5,148 |
| 2024 | 5,176 |
| 2025 | 5,104 |
| 2026 | 5,095 |
Where is Honnelles?
Business sectors: Honnelles
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.2% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.1% ×3.4
- Professional, scientific and technical13.6% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.9% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services8.2% ×1.3
- Construction6.6% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.4% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Honnelles
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Honnelles?
Honnelles has 5,095 residents (2026), ranking 497 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Honnelles?
Honnelles covers 44.3 km², with a density of 115 people per km².
Is the population of Honnelles growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Honnelles went from 5,189 to 5,095, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Honnelles?
Honnelles is in Hainaut. It belongs to Mons (arrondissement). Latitude 50.352, longitude 3.731.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Honnelles?
In Honnelles, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 66.6% (2024), ranking 11 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Honnelles?
In Honnelles, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 56.4% (2024), ranking 541 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Honnelles?
In Honnelles, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,082 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Honnelles?
The nearest to Honnelles are Dour (6.2 km), Quiévrain (6.8 km), Hensies (9.6 km), Boussu (10 km), Colfontaine (10 km).
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