Quévy: population and statistics
Quévy has a population of 8,252 (2026) across 65.4 km², or 126 people per km². It ranks 406 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,252 residents
- 65.4 km²
- 126 people/km²
- 101 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Quévy ranks No. 48 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,096 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Median selling price of houses”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,157 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frameries (21,472 residents), 6.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,384 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Quévy in numbers
All indicators for Quévy
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 | Quévy | 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) | 20.7% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 393 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Quévy | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 57.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 38 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 10.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 456 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.7% | – | 79.9% | ranked 292 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,756 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 410 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.85 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 333 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Quévy | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 68.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 441 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Quévy | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 731 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 436 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.6 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 402 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,621 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 257 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,564 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 304 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 190,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 506 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Quévy | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.36 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 81 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.5% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 410 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Quévy | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.9% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 376 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.4% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 247 of 551 |
Population of Quévy over time
Quévy had 8,122 residents in 2016 and 8,252 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,073 |
| 2022 | 8,087 |
| 2023 | 8,105 |
| 2024 | 8,168 |
| 2025 | 8,194 |
| 2026 | 8,252 |
Where is Quévy?
Business sectors: Quévy
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical15.0% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.6% ×2.8
- Construction9.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.1% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.3% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Quévy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Quévy?
Quévy has 8,252 residents (2026), ranking 406 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Quévy?
Quévy covers 65.4 km², with a density of 126 people per km².
Is the population of Quévy growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Quévy went from 8,122 to 8,252, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Quévy?
Quévy is in Hainaut. It belongs to Mons (arrondissement). Latitude 50.367, longitude 3.944.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Quévy?
In Quévy, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 57.7% (2024), ranking 38 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
Median selling price of houses: what is the figure for Quévy?
In Quévy, “Median selling price of houses” stands at 190,000 € (2025), ranking 506 of 554 municipalities; the national median is 302,500 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Quévy?
In Quévy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,096 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Quévy?
The nearest to Quévy are Frameries (6.0 km), Colfontaine (7.9 km), Quaregnon (9.2 km), Mons (9.8 km), Estinnes (11 km).
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