Lobbes: population and statistics
Lobbes has a population of 5,950 (2026) across 32.2 km², or 185 people per km². It ranks 462 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,950 residents
- 32.2 km²
- 185 people/km²
- 121 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Lobbes ranks No. 57 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 20: 19.5% in Lobbes, compared with an average of 22.3% in Hainaut and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,083 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,514 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Thuin (14,916 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,332 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Lobbes in numbers
All indicators for Lobbes
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 | Lobbes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 212 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.5% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 489 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lobbes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 54.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 63 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 13.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 364 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 82.2% | – | 79.9% | ranked 159 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,773 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 471 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 | Lobbes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 66.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 471 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lobbes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 459 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 494 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.1 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 468 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,329 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 276 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,647 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 299 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 254,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 416 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lobbes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.31 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 167 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.7% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 273 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Lobbes | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.7% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 488 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.7% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 235 of 551 |
Population of Lobbes over time
Lobbes had 5,707 residents in 2016 and 5,950 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,861 |
| 2022 | 5,867 |
| 2023 | 5,919 |
| 2024 | 5,949 |
| 2025 | 5,958 |
| 2026 | 5,950 |
Where is Lobbes?
Business sectors: Lobbes
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.3% ×0.7
- Construction12.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.8% ×1.5
- Other service activities7.4% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.2% ×1.7
- Health and social work5.7% ×1.2
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Lobbes
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lobbes?
Lobbes has 5,950 residents (2026), ranking 462 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Lobbes?
Lobbes covers 32.2 km², with a density of 185 people per km².
Is the population of Lobbes growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lobbes went from 5,707 to 5,950, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Lobbes?
Lobbes is in Hainaut. It belongs to Thuin (arrondissement). Latitude 50.346, longitude 4.265.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Lobbes?
In Lobbes, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 54.9% (2024), ranking 63 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
Share of inhabitants under 20: what is the figure for Lobbes?
In Lobbes, “Share of inhabitants under 20” stands at 19.5% (2026), ranking 489 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lobbes?
In Lobbes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,083 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lobbes?
The nearest to Lobbes are Thuin (1.7 km), Anderlues (6.9 km), Merbes-le-Château (7.6 km), Fontaine-l’Evêque (8.7 km), Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes (8.8 km).
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