Categories in Boussu
Car repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationNew car dealersTire ShopUsed car dealersImport Export CompanyChildren and baby clothingClothing storesFabric StoreFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesLaundromatMen's clothingShoe storesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesCatholic ChurchChurchesMailing ServicePost OfficeReligious OrganizationRetirement HomeShipping and Mailing ServiceShipping ServiceComputer ConsultantElectronics StoreIT Support & Recovery ServicesTelecommunications RetailArchitectsBuilding Construction ContractorBuilding Materials StoreConstruction of buildingsContractorElectrical Installation ServiceElectricianHeating installation and repairHome Goods StorePainting and paint contractorsResidential BuildingEducationHigh SchoolArtistEntertainerMuseumsPhotographerBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsBurger restaurants
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Boussu
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 125 | 22 years |
| Health and medical | 120 | — |
| Shopping | 99 | 26 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 70 | — |
| Beauty salons | 70 | — |
| Hairdressers | 50 | — |
| Real estate | 39 | — |
| Sports other | 38 | — |
| Car repair | 38 | 38 years |
| Electronics stores | 38 | 19 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 37 | 30 years |
| Clothing stores | 37 | — |
| Accountants | 36 | — |
| Unreachable | 34 | — |
| Cafes | 33 | — |
| Sports clubs | 32 | — |
Boussu Facts
| Area | 25.7 km² |
| Population | 17,119 |
| Male Population | 8,090 (47.3%) |
| Female Population | 9,029 (52.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -17.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -7.8% |
| Median Age | 41.1 years (Male: 39.1, Female: 43.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $33,882 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Hornu, Boussu-lez-Walcourt, Hainin, Monceau-sur-Sambre |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.43417, 3.79440 |
| Postal Codes | 7300, 7301 |
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Boussu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,783 | 19,099 | 18,573 | 18,239 | 17,119 | 17,224 | 17,390 |
| Population Density | 809.1 / km² | 743.5 / km² | 723 / km² | 710 / km² | 666.4 / km² | 670.5 / km² | 677 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBoussu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 7.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boussu | -17.6% | -10.4% | -7.8% |
| Belgium | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Boussu Median Age
Median Age: 41.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boussu | 41.1 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 39.1 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Boussu Population Density
Population Density: 666 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boussu | 17,119 | 25.7 km² | 666 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Boussu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Boussu
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Boussu
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Boussu
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Boussu Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $23,700 | $25,184 | $28,593 | $30,723 | $31,748 | $32,175 | $31,253 | $33,882 |
| Total GDP | $616.7M | $648.3M | $738.9M | $794.2M | $818.8M | $829.7M | $806.1M | $879.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Boussu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boussu | 131,617 tn | 7.69 tn | 5,123.8 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Boussu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 131,617 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.69 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,123.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13/08 | 1:14 AM | 3.3 | 64.1 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 1.3 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 59.6 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 56.9 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/95 | 1:54 AM | 4.3 | 9.4 km | 20,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.5 | 21.3 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 13 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/92 | 9:22 AM | 4.1 | 36.8 km | 17,900 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/92 | 11:41 PM | 3.9 | 46.6 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/92 | 2:37 PM | 3 | 41.8 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Boussu
Boussu is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. As of January 1, 2006, Boussu had a total population of 20,058. The total area is 20.01 km², which gives a population density of 1,002 inhabitants per km². Hornu, an early ..
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