Mouscron: population and statistics
Mouscron has a population of 60,410 (2026) across 40.6 km², or 1,487 people per km². It ranks 28 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 60,410 residents
- 40.6 km²
- 1,487 people/km²
- 56 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Mouscron ranks No. 5 by population.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: 18,694 € in Mouscron, compared with an average of 20,382 € in Hainaut and 23,352 € nationally.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 28.0% in Mouscron, compared with an average of 12.7% in Hainaut and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,082 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Net taxable income per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,689 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Estaimpuis, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ghent (274,042 residents), 50 km away.
Mouscron in numbers
All indicators for Mouscron
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 | Mouscron | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.8% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 427 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 24.4% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 49 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mouscron | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 51.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 100 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 10.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 460 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 77.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 387 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 27,900 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 31 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.55 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 520 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mouscron | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 58.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 533 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mouscron | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 3,571 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 67 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59.1 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 531 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 18,694 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 539 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 26,599 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 508 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 199,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 503 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 175,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 274 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mouscron | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.04 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 495 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 26.2% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 67 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Mouscron | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 28.0% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 28 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 14.1% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 50 of 551 |
Population of Mouscron over time
Mouscron had 57,391 residents in 2016 and 60,410 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 58,862 |
| 2022 | 59,179 |
| 2023 | 59,563 |
| 2024 | 59,987 |
| 2025 | 60,304 |
| 2026 | 60,410 |
Where is Mouscron?
Business sectors: Mouscron
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.6% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical13.6% ×0.7
- Construction12.0% ×0.9
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.9% ×1.4
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work4.5% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Mouscron
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mouscron?
Mouscron has 60,410 residents (2026), ranking 28 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Mouscron?
Mouscron covers 40.6 km², with a density of 1,487 people per km².
Is the population of Mouscron growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mouscron went from 57,391 to 60,410, a change of +5.3%.
Where is Mouscron?
Mouscron is in Hainaut. It belongs to Tournai-Mouscron (arrondissement). Latitude 50.744, longitude 3.216.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Mouscron?
In Mouscron, “Net taxable income per inhabitant” stands at 18,694 € (2023), ranking 539 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 24,247 €.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Mouscron?
In Mouscron, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 28.0% (2026), ranking 28 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mouscron?
In Mouscron, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,082 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mouscron?
The nearest to Mouscron are Estaimpuis (5.4 km), Wevelgem (7.4 km), Menen (8.7 km), Kortrijk (9.9 km), Zwevegem (10 km).
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