Charleroi Population 2026

Charleroi has a population of 200,132, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Wallonia. Roughly 1.7% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 5.1× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.

Location of Charleroi (capital Brussels shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

200,132

Rank in Belgium

Coordinates

50.41°N, 4.44°E

~136 m elevation · Europe/Brussels

Distance to capital (Brussels)

49 km

30 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Wallonia

City	Population	Rank in Belgium
Liège	195,278	#5
Namur	110,939	#9
Mons	95,299	#12
La Louvière	76,668	#19
Tournai	69,554	#21
Seraing	60,737	#25
Verviers	52,824	#29
Mouscron	52,069	#31

Cities near Charleroi

Walcourt17,501 people · ~18 km away
La Louvière76,668 people · ~20 km away
Nivelles24,149 people · ~22 km away
Gembloux21,676 people · ~25 km away
Namur110,939 people · ~31 km away
Jambes19,658 people · ~31 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Charleroi?

Charleroi has a population of 200,132 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Belgium.

What region is Charleroi in?

Charleroi is located in Wallonia, Belgium.

Is Charleroi the capital of Belgium?

No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 49 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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