Morlanwelz: population and statistics
Morlanwelz has a population of 19,143 (2026) across 20.4 km², or 939 people per km². It ranks 189 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 19,143 residents
- 20.4 km²
- 939 people/km²
- 108 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Morlanwelz ranks No. 18 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,064 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Median selling price of apartments”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,854 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is La Louvière (81,751 residents), 4.5 km away.
Morlanwelz in numbers
All indicators for Morlanwelz
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 | Morlanwelz | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.0% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 247 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.1% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 334 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Morlanwelz | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 63.0% | – | 34.6% | ranked 21 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 7.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 512 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 215 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 8,900 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 184 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.15 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 545 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Morlanwelz | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 50.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 553 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Morlanwelz | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,058 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 339 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55.3 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 542 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 20,501 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 504 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 26,675 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 505 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 170,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 535 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 148,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 292 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Morlanwelz | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.15 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 414 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 24.8% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 84 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Morlanwelz | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 12.6% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 102 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 12.9% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 62 of 551 |
Population of Morlanwelz over time
Morlanwelz had 19,097 residents in 2016 and 19,143 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,162 |
| 2022 | 19,208 |
| 2023 | 19,231 |
| 2024 | 19,172 |
| 2025 | 19,113 |
| 2026 | 19,143 |
Where is Morlanwelz?
Business sectors: Morlanwelz
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.4% ×1.2
- Construction17.4% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical14.8% ×0.7
- Other service activities11.7% ×1.8
- Health and social work6.1% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×1.0
- Manufacturing4.9% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Morlanwelz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Morlanwelz?
Morlanwelz has 19,143 residents (2026), ranking 189 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Morlanwelz?
Morlanwelz covers 20.4 km², with a density of 939 people per km².
Is the population of Morlanwelz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Morlanwelz went from 19,097 to 19,143, a change of +0.2%.
Where is Morlanwelz?
Morlanwelz is in Hainaut. It belongs to La Louvière (arrondissement). Latitude 50.450, longitude 4.233.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Morlanwelz?
In Morlanwelz, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 50.6% (2024), ranking 553 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
Median selling price of apartments: what is the figure for Morlanwelz?
In Morlanwelz, “Median selling price of apartments” stands at 148,500 € (2025), ranking 292 of 299 municipalities; the national median is 249,900 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Morlanwelz?
In Morlanwelz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,064 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Morlanwelz?
The nearest to Morlanwelz are Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont (4.0 km), La Louvière (4.5 km), Anderlues (5.3 km), Manage (5.6 km), Binche (6.5 km).
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