Quiévrain: population and statistics
Quiévrain has a population of 6,823 (2026) across 21.5 km², or 318 people per km². It ranks 447 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,823 residents
- 21.5 km²
- 318 people/km²
- 34 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Quiévrain ranks No. 55 by population.
Administrative poverty risk: 20.5% in Quiévrain, compared with an average of 14.8% in Hainaut and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,080 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median selling price of houses”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Administrative poverty risk”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,008 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hensies, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dour (16,611 residents), 7.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,320 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Quiévrain in numbers
All indicators for Quiévrain
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 | Quiévrain | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.5% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 377 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.2% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 193 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Quiévrain | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 61.8% | – | 34.6% | ranked 26 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 4.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 541 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 76.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 429 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,371 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 434 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.32 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 533 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Quiévrain | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 63.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 499 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Quiévrain | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 410 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 513 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60.1 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 527 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 18,594 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 541 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 24,418 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 537 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 123,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 552 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Quiévrain | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 0.97 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 523 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 31.7% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 33 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Quiévrain | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 11.4% | 12.7% | 6.4% | ranked 116 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 20.5% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 15 of 551 |
Population of Quiévrain over time
Quiévrain had 6,715 residents in 2016 and 6,823 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,778 |
| 2022 | 6,826 |
| 2023 | 6,852 |
| 2024 | 6,865 |
| 2025 | 6,861 |
| 2026 | 6,823 |
Where is Quiévrain?
Business sectors: Quiévrain
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.1% ×1.7
- Construction12.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services11.7% ×2.1
- Other service activities9.3% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical8.5% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.9% ×1.2
- Health and social work4.9% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Quiévrain
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Quiévrain?
Quiévrain has 6,823 residents (2026), ranking 447 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Quiévrain?
Quiévrain covers 21.5 km², with a density of 318 people per km².
Is the population of Quiévrain growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Quiévrain went from 6,715 to 6,823, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Quiévrain?
Quiévrain is in Hainaut. It belongs to Mons (arrondissement). Latitude 50.405, longitude 3.683.
Median selling price of houses: what is the figure for Quiévrain?
In Quiévrain, “Median selling price of houses” stands at 123,000 € (2025), ranking 552 of 554 municipalities; the national median is 302,500 €.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Quiévrain?
In Quiévrain, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 20.5% (2023), ranking 15 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Quiévrain?
In Quiévrain, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,080 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Quiévrain?
The nearest to Quiévrain are Hensies (3.1 km), Honnelles (6.8 km), Dour (7.0 km), Boussu (8.6 km), Bernissart (9.0 km).
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