La Hulpe: population and statistics
La Hulpe has a population of 7,539 (2026) across 15.5 km², or 486 people per km². It ranks 424 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,539 residents
- 15.5 km²
- 486 people/km²
- 88 m
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Walloon Brabant, La Hulpe ranks No. 22 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 156.7 ‰ inh. in La Hulpe, compared with an average of 121.0 ‰ inh. in Walloon Brabant and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 17.3% in La Hulpe, compared with an average of 10.7% in Walloon Brabant and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 33.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,065 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,174 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hoeilaart (11,521 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,260 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
La Hulpe in numbers
All indicators for La Hulpe
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 | La Hulpe | Walloon Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.4% | 21.6% | 21.7% | ranked 87 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.4% | 21.8% | 21.5% | ranked 291 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | La Hulpe | Walloon Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 38.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 244 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 8.8% | – | 15.3% | ranked 483 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 85.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 54 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,279 | 188,756 | 5,783,434 | ranked 437 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.04 ‰ inh. | 2.52 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 481 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | La Hulpe | Walloon Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 88.0% | – | 76.7% | ranked 71 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | La Hulpe | Walloon Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,181 | 50,462 | 1,170,010 | ranked 317 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 156.7 ‰ inh. | 121.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 16 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 28,333 € | 26,721 € | 24,247 € | ranked 54 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,646 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 97 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 530,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 22 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | La Hulpe | Walloon Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.32 | 1.30 | 1.25 | ranked 147 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.0% | 18.5% | 17.6% | ranked 313 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | La Hulpe | Walloon Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 17.3% | 10.7% | 6.4% | ranked 59 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.2% | 8.3% | 7.0% | ranked 209 of 551 |
Population of La Hulpe over time
La Hulpe had 7,368 residents in 2016 and 7,539 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,441 |
| 2022 | 7,499 |
| 2023 | 7,564 |
| 2024 | 7,530 |
| 2025 | 7,482 |
| 2026 | 7,539 |
Where is La Hulpe?
Business sectors: La Hulpe
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical33.5% ×1.7
- Information and communication10.8% ×1.9
- Wholesale and retail trade10.1% ×0.7
- Construction8.1% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×1.0
- Real estate5.0% ×1.6
- Other service activities5.0% ×0.8
- Health and social work4.7% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: La Hulpe
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of La Hulpe?
La Hulpe has 7,539 residents (2026), ranking 424 of 565 municipalities.
How big is La Hulpe?
La Hulpe covers 15.5 km², with a density of 486 people per km².
Is the population of La Hulpe growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of La Hulpe went from 7,368 to 7,539, a change of +2.3%.
Where is La Hulpe?
La Hulpe is in Walloon Brabant. It belongs to Nivelles (arrondissement). Latitude 50.733, longitude 4.483.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for La Hulpe?
In La Hulpe, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 156.7 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 16 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for La Hulpe?
In La Hulpe, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 17.3% (2026), ranking 59 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in La Hulpe?
In La Hulpe, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,065 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border La Hulpe?
The nearest to La Hulpe are Hoeilaart (3.9 km), Rixensart (4.0 km), Lasne (5.6 km), Overijse (6.6 km), Waterloo (7.3 km).
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