La Louvière: population and statistics
La Louvière has a population of 81,751 (2026) across 64.6 km², or 1,266 people per km². It ranks 20 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 81,751 residents
- 64.6 km²
- 1,266 people/km²
- 131 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, La Louvière ranks No. 3 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 51.8 ‰ inh. in La Louvière, compared with an average of 66.2 ‰ inh. in Hainaut and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.02 ‰ inh. in La Louvière, compared with an average of 2.06 ‰ inh. in Hainaut and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,059 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Administrative poverty risk”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,042 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Manage, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Charleroi (206,900 residents), 19 km away.
La Louvière in numbers
All indicators for La Louvière
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 | La Louvière | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.2% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 401 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.8% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 138 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | La Louvière | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 55.4% | – | 34.6% | ranked 59 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 6.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 527 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.2% | – | 79.9% | ranked 322 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 37,580 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 23 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.02 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 549 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | La Louvière | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 71.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 399 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | La Louvière | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 4,231 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 52 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 51.8 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 548 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 18,708 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 538 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 25,281 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 525 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 180,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 520 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 148,750 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 291 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | La Louvière | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.02 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 506 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 30.0% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 43 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | La Louvière | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 16.7% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 62 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 17.4% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 30 of 551 |
Population of La Louvière over time
La Louvière had 80,430 residents in 2016 and 81,751 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 80,944 |
| 2022 | 80,992 |
| 2023 | 81,382 |
| 2024 | 81,241 |
| 2025 | 81,674 |
| 2026 | 81,751 |
Where is La Louvière?
Business sectors: La Louvière
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.5% ×1.3
- Construction16.4% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical12.2% ×0.6
- Other service activities11.4% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work4.4% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: La Louvière
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of La Louvière?
La Louvière has 81,751 residents (2026), ranking 20 of 565 municipalities.
How big is La Louvière?
La Louvière covers 64.6 km², with a density of 1,266 people per km².
Is the population of La Louvière growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of La Louvière went from 80,430 to 81,751, a change of +1.6%.
Where is La Louvière?
La Louvière is in Hainaut. It belongs to La Louvière (arrondissement). Latitude 50.478, longitude 4.188.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for La Louvière?
In La Louvière, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 51.8 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 548 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for La Louvière?
In La Louvière, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.02 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 549 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in La Louvière?
In La Louvière, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,059 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border La Louvière?
The nearest to La Louvière are Manage (4.0 km), Morlanwelz (4.5 km), Le Roeulx (6.7 km), Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont (6.9 km), Seneffe (7.6 km).
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