Le Roeulx: population and statistics
Le Roeulx has a population of 8,716 (2026) across 43.4 km², or 201 people per km². It ranks 394 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,716 residents
- 43.4 km²
- 201 people/km²
- 126 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Le Roeulx ranks No. 46 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.55 ‰ inh. in Le Roeulx, compared with an average of 2.06 ‰ inh. in Hainaut and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,079 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,080 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is La Louvière (81,751 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,316 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Le Roeulx in numbers
All indicators for Le Roeulx
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 | Le Roeulx | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.9% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 259 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.8% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 377 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Le Roeulx | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 53.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 80 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 10.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 456 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.6% | – | 79.9% | ranked 183 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,008 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 390 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.55 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 520 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Le Roeulx | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 63.0% | – | 76.7% | ranked 504 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Le Roeulx | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 822 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 409 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.3 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 359 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,240 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 283 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,928 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 366 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 250,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 420 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Le Roeulx | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.30 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 184 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 18.1% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 258 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Le Roeulx | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.1% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 246 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.7% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 177 of 551 |
Population of Le Roeulx over time
Le Roeulx had 8,472 residents in 2016 and 8,716 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,804 |
| 2022 | 8,738 |
| 2023 | 8,812 |
| 2024 | 8,708 |
| 2025 | 8,709 |
| 2026 | 8,716 |
Where is Le Roeulx?
Business sectors: Le Roeulx
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction17.2% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade16.3% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical16.2% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.4% ×2.0
- Other service activities7.6% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.3% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Le Roeulx
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Le Roeulx?
Le Roeulx has 8,716 residents (2026), ranking 394 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Le Roeulx?
Le Roeulx covers 43.4 km², with a density of 201 people per km².
Is the population of Le Roeulx growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Le Roeulx went from 8,472 to 8,716, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Le Roeulx?
Le Roeulx is in Hainaut. It belongs to Soignies (arrondissement). Latitude 50.500, longitude 4.100.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Le Roeulx?
In Le Roeulx, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.55 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 520 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Le Roeulx?
In Le Roeulx, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 63.0% (2024), ranking 504 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Le Roeulx?
In Le Roeulx, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,079 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Le Roeulx?
The nearest to Le Roeulx are La Louvière (6.7 km), Soignies (7.8 km), Manage (9.4 km), Ecaussinnes (9.5 km), Morlanwelz (11 km).
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