Quaregnon: population and statistics
Quaregnon has a population of 19,018 (2026) across 11.2 km², or 1,696 people per km². It ranks 191 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 19,018 residents
- 11.2 km²
- 1,696 people/km²
- 40 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Quaregnon ranks No. 19 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 44.4 ‰ inh. in Quaregnon, compared with an average of 66.2 ‰ inh. in Hainaut and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,089 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,570 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Frameries, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mons (97,745 residents), 6.5 km away.
Quaregnon in numbers
All indicators for Quaregnon
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 | Quaregnon | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.6% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 370 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.0% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 116 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Quaregnon | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 55.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 54 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 5.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 539 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 77.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 373 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 8,942 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 181 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 0.64 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 561 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Quaregnon | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 42.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 564 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Quaregnon | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 844 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 402 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 44.4 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 556 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 17,720 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 552 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 24,591 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 533 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 139,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 549 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Quaregnon | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.02 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 506 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 27.6% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 55 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Quaregnon | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 14.8% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 80 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 17.7% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 27 of 551 |
Population of Quaregnon over time
Quaregnon had 19,086 residents in 2016 and 19,018 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,940 |
| 2022 | 18,878 |
| 2023 | 18,996 |
| 2024 | 18,959 |
| 2025 | 19,022 |
| 2026 | 19,018 |
Where is Quaregnon?
Business sectors: Quaregnon
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.8% ×1.8
- Construction14.6% ×1.1
- Other service activities11.3% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services10.2% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.2% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×0.8
- Health and social work4.0% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.6% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Quaregnon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Quaregnon?
Quaregnon has 19,018 residents (2026), ranking 191 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Quaregnon?
Quaregnon covers 11.2 km², with a density of 1,696 people per km².
Is the population of Quaregnon growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Quaregnon went from 19,086 to 19,018, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Quaregnon?
Quaregnon is in Hainaut. It belongs to Mons (arrondissement). Latitude 50.433, longitude 3.867.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Quaregnon?
In Quaregnon, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 42.2% (2024), ranking 564 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Quaregnon?
In Quaregnon, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 44.4 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 556 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Quaregnon?
In Quaregnon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,089 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Quaregnon?
The nearest to Quaregnon are Frameries (3.2 km), Colfontaine (3.3 km), Saint-Ghislain (4.0 km), Boussu (5.0 km), Mons (6.5 km).
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