Leuze-en-Hainaut: population and statistics
Leuze-en-Hainaut has a population of 14,217 (2026) across 74.5 km², or 191 people per km². It ranks 260 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,217 residents
- 74.5 km²
- 191 people/km²
- 47 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Leuze-en-Hainaut ranks No. 30 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.49 ‰ inh. in Leuze-en-Hainaut, compared with an average of 2.06 ‰ inh. in Hainaut and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 14.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,083 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median selling price of apartments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,429 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Frasnes-lez-Anvaing, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ath (30,235 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,332 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Leuze-en-Hainaut in numbers
All indicators for Leuze-en-Hainaut
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 | Leuze-en-Hainaut | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.0% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 339 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.4% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 291 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leuze-en-Hainaut | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 53.4% | – | 34.6% | ranked 79 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 11.5% | – | 15.3% | ranked 420 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 76.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 419 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,776 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 253 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.49 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 525 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Leuze-en-Hainaut | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 63.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 502 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leuze-en-Hainaut | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,135 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 326 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.8 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 454 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,111 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 426 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 28,889 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 428 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 227,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 464 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 140,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 295 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Leuze-en-Hainaut | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.13 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 438 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 23.3% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 109 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Leuze-en-Hainaut | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.6% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 325 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 10.5% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 113 of 551 |
Population of Leuze-en-Hainaut over time
Leuze-en-Hainaut had 13,699 residents in 2016 and 14,217 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,959 |
| 2022 | 13,998 |
| 2023 | 14,097 |
| 2024 | 14,201 |
| 2025 | 14,200 |
| 2026 | 14,217 |
Where is Leuze-en-Hainaut?
Business sectors: Leuze-en-Hainaut
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade14.9% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.0% ×3.1
- Construction12.7% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical11.8% ×0.6
- Other service activities7.7% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.8% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Leuze-en-Hainaut
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leuze-en-Hainaut?
Leuze-en-Hainaut has 14,217 residents (2026), ranking 260 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Leuze-en-Hainaut?
Leuze-en-Hainaut covers 74.5 km², with a density of 191 people per km².
Is the population of Leuze-en-Hainaut growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Leuze-en-Hainaut went from 13,699 to 14,217, a change of +3.8%.
Where is Leuze-en-Hainaut?
Leuze-en-Hainaut is in Hainaut. It belongs to Tournai-Mouscron (arrondissement). Latitude 50.600, longitude 3.617.
Median selling price of apartments: what is the figure for Leuze-en-Hainaut?
In Leuze-en-Hainaut, “Median selling price of apartments” stands at 140,000 € (2025), ranking 295 of 299 municipalities; the national median is 249,900 €.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Leuze-en-Hainaut?
In Leuze-en-Hainaut, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.49 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 525 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Leuze-en-Hainaut?
In Leuze-en-Hainaut, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,083 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Leuze-en-Hainaut?
The nearest to Leuze-en-Hainaut are Frasnes-lez-Anvaing (7.4 km), Péruwelz (10 km), Beloeil (10 km), Ath (12 km), Antoing (12 km).
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