Composite profile
Overall score
62/100
Use the Charleroi profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level context alongside Liege and Brussels.
Overall62/100
Affordability74/100
Air quality62/100
Energy66/100
Belgium / Western Europe
Charleroi, Belgium City Intelligence
Charleroi is the largest city in Wallonia in southern Belgium, with post-industrial transition, regional airport access, and rail-connectivity activity shaping its urban profile. Charleroi is a western europe city of about ~0.6M metro in Belgium. On the composite city-intelligence score, Charleroi sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (62/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~0.6M metro
Image credit: Image: Jmh2o / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Mixed62/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Charleroi data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 74/100 | Charleroi's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 62/100 | Charleroi's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 66/100 | Charleroi's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 62/100 | Charleroi's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 64/100 | Charleroi's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 62/100 | Charleroi's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 62/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety80/100
Low crime82/100
Personal safety82/100
Night safety76/100
Road safety78/100
Charleroi ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life83/100
Healthcare87/100
Education86/100
Green space84/100
Cleanliness85/100
Infrastructure92/100
Mobility73/100
Charleroi has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness83/100
Education86/100
Green space84/100
Overall safety80/100
Charleroi scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability78/100
Walkability87/100
Cycling85/100
Infrastructure92/100
Charleroi is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability80/100
Healthcare87/100
Cleanliness85/100
Outdoor lifestyle46/100
Charleroi is very high for retirement (80/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Charleroi
Local public safety guidance for Charleroi, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Charleroi, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Belgium emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Charleroi
Healthcare context for Charleroi, with national-level information from Belgium where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Charleroi, see the Belgium healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Charleroi
Local mobility context for Charleroi, with national-level context from Belgium where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Charleroi, see the Belgium transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Charleroi. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Charleroi
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Charleroi will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Charleroi air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Charleroi drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Charleroi
Is Charleroi worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (83/100), with nearby nature such as Marche-les-Dames, Lesse.
Is Charleroi good for families?
Excellent (83/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Charleroi affordable?
More affordable than average; about €1,460/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Charleroi?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Charleroi's main industries?
Mainly manufacturing, technology, tourism.
What is the climate in Charleroi?
An oceanic climate, averaging about 11.0°C.
Does Charleroi have universities?
Higher education is strong (71/100).
What is healthcare like in Charleroi?
Healthcare access is strong (74/100).
Is Charleroi good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (73/100).
What nature is near Charleroi?
Within ~170 km: Marche-les-Dames, Lesse.
Explore Charleroi modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Charleroi
Charleroi's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Charleroi
Charleroi's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Charleroi
Charleroi's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Charleroi
Charleroi's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Charleroi
Charleroi's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Charleroi
Charleroi's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Charleroi
Cost of living estimates for Charleroi — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Charleroi
Climate profile for Charleroi — Oceanic climate, annual average 11°C, comfort score 64/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Charleroi
Economy and jobs profile for Charleroi — regional center, economy score 77/100, key industries including manufacturing, technology, tourism. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Charleroi
Education profile for Charleroi — student city, education score 68/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Charleroi
Healthcare and retirement profile for Charleroi — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 74/100, retirement score 73/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Charleroi
Source-attributed visual context for Charleroi using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Charleroi
Weekend trip planning checklist for Charleroi — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Charleroi
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Charleroi
Estimate a monthly budget for Charleroi using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Charleroi
Plan a trip budget for Charleroi using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Charleroi
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Charleroi. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Namur, Belgium
Same region · about 30 km from Charleroi. Explore Namur's city intelligence profile.
Mons, Belgium
Same region · about 35 km from Charleroi. Explore Mons's city intelligence profile.
Anderlecht, Belgium
Same region · about 48 km from Charleroi. Explore Anderlecht's city intelligence profile.
Brussels, Belgium
Same region · about 48 km from Charleroi. Explore Brussels's city intelligence profile.
Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Belgium
Same region · about 49 km from Charleroi. Explore Molenbeek-Saint-Jean's city intelligence profile.
Schaerbeek, Belgium
Same region · about 50 km from Charleroi. Explore Schaerbeek's city intelligence profile.
Leuven, Belgium
Same region · about 54 km from Charleroi. Explore Leuven's city intelligence profile.
Aalst, Belgium
Same region · about 65 km from Charleroi. Explore Aalst's city intelligence profile.
Valenciennes, France
Cross-border · about 66 km from Charleroi. Explore Valenciennes's city intelligence profile.
Mechelen, Belgium
Nearby city · about 68 km from Charleroi. Explore Mechelen's city intelligence profile.
Related collections
Regional discovery collections that include Charleroi — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.
Belgium–Netherlands Borderlands
Cross-border region · 30 places across 62 cities.
European Lakes
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Weekend Escapes near Bruges
Weekend escapes · 30 places across 44 cities.
Western Europe Lakes
Lake region · 26 places across 80 cities.
Western Europe Weekend Escapes
Weekend escapes · 30 places across 80 cities.
Themed collections
Theme-first discovery collections that include Charleroi — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.
Belgium Cycling Friendly Areas
Cycling Friendly Areas · 28 places across 47 cities.
Belgium Family Outdoor Escapes
Family Outdoor Escapes · 25 places across 45 cities.
Belgium Hiking Areas
Hiking Areas · 19 places across 42 cities.
Belgium Mountain Escapes
Mountain Escapes · 10 places across 17 cities.
Belgium Nature Photography Spots
Nature Photography Spots · 19 places across 44 cities.
Belgium Weekend Nature Retreats
Weekend Nature Retreats · 32 places across 47 cities.
Charleroi FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Charleroi, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Charleroi
Is Charleroi worth visiting?
Charleroi has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Marche-les-Dames, Lesse and Sambre within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Charleroi?
Charleroi has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 83/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Charleroi?
A single resident of Charleroi spends roughly €1,460 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €776. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Belgium. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Charleroi?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Charleroi is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Charleroi?
Charleroi's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, manufacturing and tourism and hospitality. Charleroi has a regional economy with strengths in manufacturing, technology and tourism.
Is Charleroi good for digital nomads and remote work?
Charleroi offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 82/100.
What are the education options in Charleroi?
Charleroi is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Economics and Environmental Sciences.
Is Charleroi a good place to study?
Charleroi offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Charleroi?
Charleroi has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 74/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Charleroi a good place to retire?
Charleroi offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 73/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Charleroi?
Charleroi has an oceanic climate, averaging about 11.0°C annually with roughly 850 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Apr.
Is Charleroi a safe place to live?
Charleroi ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
How easy is it to get around Charleroi?
Charleroi indexes a walkability score of 87 and a cycling score of 85 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Charleroi?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Charleroi include Marche-les-Dames, Lesse and Sambre. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Charleroi good for families?
Charleroi scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Charleroi?
Charleroi rates 46/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 84/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Marche-les-Dames, Lesse and Sambre supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Charleroi profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level context alongside Liege and Brussels. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (74/100) and energy (66/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (62/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Belgium country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Charleroi appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.