Pecq: population and statistics
Pecq has a population of 5,967 (2026) across 33.1 km², or 180 people per km². It ranks 461 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,967 residents
- 33.1 km²
- 180 people/km²
- 21 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Pecq ranks No. 56 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 14.2% in Pecq, compared with an average of 12.7% in Hainaut and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,083 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,643 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Spiere-Helkijn, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Estaimpuis (10,915 residents), 5.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,332 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Pecq in numbers
All indicators for Pecq
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 | Pecq | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.0% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 419 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.0% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 220 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pecq | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 50.0% | – | 34.6% | ranked 113 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 14.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 299 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 77.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 393 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,689 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 478 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.53 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 175 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pecq | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 73.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 349 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pecq | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 522 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 478 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.5 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 411 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,875 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 444 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,024 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 424 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 250,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 420 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pecq | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.24 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 291 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 18.5% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 242 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Pecq | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 14.2% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 84 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 10.1% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 128 of 551 |
Population of Pecq over time
Pecq had 5,598 residents in 2016 and 5,967 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,829 |
| 2022 | 5,847 |
| 2023 | 5,901 |
| 2024 | 5,966 |
| 2025 | 5,899 |
| 2026 | 5,967 |
Where is Pecq?
Business sectors: Pecq
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.4% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.8% ×3.3
- Professional, scientific and technical12.6% ×0.6
- Construction12.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.3% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.2% ×1.3
- Manufacturing4.4% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Pecq
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pecq?
Pecq has 5,967 residents (2026), ranking 461 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Pecq?
Pecq covers 33.1 km², with a density of 180 people per km².
Is the population of Pecq growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pecq went from 5,598 to 5,967, a change of +6.6%.
Where is Pecq?
Pecq is in Hainaut. It belongs to Tournai-Mouscron (arrondissement). Latitude 50.686, longitude 3.335.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Pecq?
In Pecq, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 14.2% (2026), ranking 84 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Pecq?
In Pecq, “Number of dwellings” stands at 2,689 (2024), ranking 478 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pecq?
In Pecq, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,083 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pecq?
The nearest to Pecq are Spiere-Helkijn (5.1 km), Estaimpuis (5.5 km), Celles (9.0 km), Tournai (9.7 km), Mouscron (11 km).
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