Rank in country
5 / 11
Among 11 regions in Belgium
Prov. Hainaut - Housing Affordability
Regional factual view for Housing Affordability in Prov. Hainaut (2025).
Prov. Hainaut
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 Europe
104 / 204
Among 204 European regions
Population
1,369,741
Regional population · 2025
Recent trend
What this indicator measures
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
How Prov. Hainaut compares
Lower is better · Range 4.3–16.6
Prov. Hainaut
6.7
Belgium
6.7
Europe
7.8
Belgium +0.0 pp
Europe -1.1 pp
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Regional insights
Regional position
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.
Recent change
From 2021 to 2025, the indicator improved modestly from 8% to 6.7%.
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