Soignies: population and statistics
Soignies has a population of 29,397 (2026) across 111.3 km², or 264 people per km². It ranks 94 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 29,397 residents
- 111.3 km²
- 264 people/km²
- 92 m
Key points
Among the 69 municipalities in Hainaut, Soignies ranks No. 10 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.12 ‰ inh. in Soignies, compared with an average of 2.06 ‰ inh. in Hainaut and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 15.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,076 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,584 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Braine-le-Comte, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is La Louvière (81,751 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,304 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Soignies in numbers
All indicators for Soignies
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 | Soignies | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.1% | 20.4% | 21.7% | ranked 411 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.8% | 22.3% | 21.5% | ranked 241 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Soignies | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 49.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 116 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 11.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 423 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 78.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 366 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 12,643 | 659,990 | 5,783,434 | ranked 112 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.12 ‰ inh. | 2.06 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 478 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Soignies | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 69.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 420 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Soignies | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 2,207 | 90,576 | 1,170,010 | ranked 147 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75.1 ‰ inh. | 66.2 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 477 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,272 € | 20,382 € | 24,247 € | ranked 415 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,904 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 368 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 250,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 420 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 188,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 263 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Soignies | Hainaut | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.16 | 1.08 | 1.25 | ranked 402 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 23.6% | 26.4% | 17.6% | ranked 101 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Soignies | 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) | 9.2% | 14.8% | 7.0% | ranked 158 of 551 |
Population of Soignies over time
Soignies had 27,257 residents in 2016 and 29,397 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 28,311 |
| 2022 | 28,523 |
| 2023 | 28,741 |
| 2024 | 29,032 |
| 2025 | 29,249 |
| 2026 | 29,397 |
Where is Soignies?
Business sectors: Soignies
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical15.7% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade15.2% ×1.0
- Construction12.4% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.2% ×2.4
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities5.8% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.7% ×1.2
- Information and communication5.4% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Soignies
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Soignies?
Soignies has 29,397 residents (2026), ranking 94 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Soignies?
Soignies covers 111.3 km², with a density of 264 people per km².
Is the population of Soignies growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Soignies went from 27,257 to 29,397, a change of +7.9%.
Where is Soignies?
Soignies is in Hainaut. It belongs to Soignies (arrondissement). Latitude 50.567, longitude 4.067.
Median selling price of apartments: what is the figure for Soignies?
In Soignies, “Median selling price of apartments” stands at 188,500 € (2025), ranking 263 of 299 municipalities; the national median is 249,900 €.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Soignies?
In Soignies, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.12 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 478 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Soignies?
In Soignies, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,076 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Soignies?
The nearest to Soignies are Braine-le-Comte (6.9 km), Le Roeulx (7.8 km), Ecaussinnes (8.2 km), Jurbise (10 km), Rebecq (10 km).
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