Rank in country
5 / 11
Among 11 regions in Belgium
Regional factual view for Housing Affordability in Prov. Hainaut (2025).
Latest value
· 2025
6.70% Percentage of population
BE 6.7 · +0.0 pp vs country · Europe 7.8 · -1.1 pp vs Europe
Rank in country
5 / 11
Among 11 regions in Belgium
Rank in Europe
104 / 204
Among 204 European regions
Population
1,369,741
Regional population · 2025
Recent trend
Measures the share of people living in households where total housing costs exceed 40% of disposable household income.
Lower values generally represent a more favorable situation.
Data source: Eurostat Housing cost overburden rate ilc_lvho07_r
Lower is better · Range 4.3–16.6
Prov. Hainaut recorded 6.7% in 2025, broadly in line with the national benchmark for Belgium but more favorable than the European regional benchmark. This share corresponds to an estimated 92,000 people in the region.
From 2021 to 2025, the indicator improved modestly from 8% to 6.7%.
The topic picture is mixed: the result for Arrears on bills is less favorable than the European regional benchmark, while this indicator is more favorable.