Montigny-le-Tilleul: population and statistics
Montigny-le-Tilleul has a population of 10,110 (2026) across 15.2 km², or 664 people per km². It ranks 362 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,110 residents
- 15.2 km²
- 664 people/km²
- 145 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Montigny-le-Tilleul ranks No. 42 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 26.3% in Montigny-le-Tilleul, compared with an average of 20.4% in Hainaut and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,055 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Hainaut for “Share of houses in the building stock”.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,133 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fontaine-l’Evêque (18,061 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,220 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Montigny-le-Tilleul in numbers
All indicators for Montigny-le-Tilleul
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 | Montigny-le-Tilleul | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.3% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 31 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.2% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 512 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Montigny-le-Tilleul | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 39.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 218 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 6.5% | – | 15.3% | ranked 525 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 86.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 30 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,965 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 338 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.84 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 501 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Montigny-le-Tilleul | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 73.4% | – | 76.7% | ranked 353 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Montigny-le-Tilleul | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 819 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 412 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.0 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 449 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,092 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 160 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,671 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 292 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 277,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 351 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Montigny-le-Tilleul | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.29 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 198 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 16.7% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 335 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Montigny-le-Tilleul | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.0% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 248 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.6% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 243 of 551 |
Population of Montigny-le-Tilleul over time
Montigny-le-Tilleul had 10,095 residents in 2016 and 10,110 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,130 |
| 2022 | 10,125 |
| 2023 | 10,116 |
| 2024 | 10,141 |
| 2025 | 10,170 |
| 2026 | 10,110 |
Where is Montigny-le-Tilleul?
Business sectors: Montigny-le-Tilleul
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.4% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade17.2% ×1.1
- Construction13.4% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.8% ×1.2
- Health and social work7.2% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services6.7% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.1% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Montigny-le-Tilleul
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Montigny-le-Tilleul?
Montigny-le-Tilleul has 10,110 residents (2026), ranking 362 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Montigny-le-Tilleul?
Montigny-le-Tilleul covers 15.2 km², with a density of 664 people per km².
Is the population of Montigny-le-Tilleul growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Montigny-le-Tilleul went from 10,095 to 10,110, a change of +0.1%.
Where is Montigny-le-Tilleul?
Montigny-le-Tilleul is in Hainaut. It belongs to Charleroi (arrondissement). Latitude 50.380, longitude 4.380.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Montigny-le-Tilleul?
In Montigny-le-Tilleul, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 26.3% (2026), ranking 31 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Montigny-le-Tilleul?
In Montigny-le-Tilleul, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 86.0% (2024), ranking 30 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Montigny-le-Tilleul?
In Montigny-le-Tilleul, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,055 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Montigny-le-Tilleul?
The nearest to Montigny-le-Tilleul are Fontaine-l’Evêque (6.1 km), Charleroi (6.1 km), Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes (7.0 km), Thuin (8.0 km), Anderlues (8.4 km).
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