Mons Population 2026
Mons has a population of 95,299, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Wallonia. Roughly 0.8% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
95,299
Rank in Belgium
#12
Coordinates
50.45°N, 3.95°E
~56 m elevation · Europe/Brussels
Distance to capital (Brussels)
52 km
32 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wallonia
Cities near Mons
- La Louvière76,668 people · ~17 km away
- Nivelles24,149 people · ~31 km away
- Charleroi200,132 people · ~35 km away
- Halle34,479 people · ~37 km away
- Braine-l'Alleud37,512 people · ~39 km away
- Walcourt17,501 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mons?
Mons has a population of 95,299 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Belgium.
What region is Mons in?
Mons is located in Wallonia, Belgium.
Is Mons the capital of Belgium?
No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 52 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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