Mont-de-l’Enclus: population and statistics
Mont-de-l’Enclus has a population of 3,839 (2026) across 27.2 km², or 141 people per km². It ranks 523 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,839 residents
- 27.2 km²
- 141 people/km²
- 22 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Mont-de-l’Enclus ranks No. 68 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 16.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,077 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,804 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Celles, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kluisbergen (6,939 residents), 5.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,308 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Mont-de-l’Enclus in numbers
All indicators for Mont-de-l’Enclus
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 | Mont-de-l’Enclus | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.0% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 469 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.7% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 260 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mont-de-l’Enclus | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 48.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 132 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 15.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 276 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 272 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 1,731 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 530 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.65 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 356 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mont-de-l’Enclus | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 66.4% | – | 76.7% | ranked 466 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mont-de-l’Enclus | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 415 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 512 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108.1 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 233 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,938 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 306 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,670 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 293 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 312,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 255 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mont-de-l’Enclus | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.39 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 61 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.3% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 424 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Mont-de-l’Enclus | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.1% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 445 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.0% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 358 of 551 |
Population of Mont-de-l’Enclus over time
Mont-de-l’Enclus had 3,710 residents in 2016 and 3,839 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,791 |
| 2022 | 3,806 |
| 2023 | 3,804 |
| 2024 | 3,879 |
| 2025 | 3,838 |
| 2026 | 3,839 |
Where is Mont-de-l’Enclus?
Business sectors: Mont-de-l’Enclus
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical16.6% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade14.7% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.0% ×2.9
- Construction11.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×1.4
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.4
- Other service activities5.8% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Mont-de-l’Enclus
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mont-de-l’Enclus?
Mont-de-l’Enclus has 3,839 residents (2026), ranking 523 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Mont-de-l’Enclus?
Mont-de-l’Enclus covers 27.2 km², with a density of 141 people per km².
Is the population of Mont-de-l’Enclus growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mont-de-l’Enclus went from 3,710 to 3,839, a change of +3.5%.
Where is Mont-de-l’Enclus?
Mont-de-l’Enclus is in Hainaut. It belongs to Tournai-Mouscron (arrondissement). Latitude 50.737, longitude 3.504.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Mont-de-l’Enclus?
In Mont-de-l’Enclus, “Number of dwellings” stands at 1,731 (2024), ranking 530 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Mont-de-l’Enclus?
In Mont-de-l’Enclus, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 415 (2024), ranking 512 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mont-de-l’Enclus?
In Mont-de-l’Enclus, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,077 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mont-de-l’Enclus?
The nearest to Mont-de-l’Enclus are Celles (4.3 km), Kluisbergen (5.8 km), Avelgem (6.0 km), Ronse (6.9 km), Spiere-Helkijn (9.7 km).
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