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Living in Neufchâteau

Neufchâteau is a city in Belgium. Residents of Neufchâteau numbered 8,350 at the end of 2025. An unemployment rate of 7.66% was measured at the start of 2011. At the end of 2025, the foreign population in Neufchâteau numbered 544.

Higher unemployment than 67% of Belgian cities that publish it and cleaner air than 96% of Belgian cities that publish it.

Which Belgium-wide rules apply when you move to Neufchâteau?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in BelgiumNational rates and thresholds that apply in Neufchâteau.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Neufchâteau yet. Belgium has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Neufchâteau?

The unemployment rate is about 7.7 % (January 2011).

  • Unemployment rate: 7.66 % · Statbel be.STAT — unemployment rate of 15–64-year-olds by municipality, Census 201111
Unemployment across cities in BelgiumUnemployment in Neufchâteau is 7.7%. Of 506 cities with data, 160 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Belgium per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–2160 cities: 2% to under 4%1602–4123 cities: 4% to under 6%1234–670 cities: 6% to under 8%706–8Neufchâteau 7.7%57 cities: 8% to under 10%578–1026 cities: 10% to under 12%2610–1220 cities: 12% to under 14%2012–1416 cities: 14% to under 16%1614–1613 cities: 16% to under 18%1316–1810 cities: 18% to under 20%1018–206 cities: 20% to under 22%620–223 cities: 22% to under 24%322–241 city: 24% to under 26%124–26

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate7.66 %1 Jan 2011Statbel be.STAT — unemployment rate of 15–64-year-olds by municipality, Census 201111Independent · parent municipality

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Neufchâteau. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Actiris — Public employment service

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Le Forem — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Neufchâteau. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Neufchâteau's nearest airport was LGG, 89 km away and offered 7 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count7 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights7Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km89 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports8Official
Nearest Major Airport IataLGG3 Aug 2026OurAirports8Official

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 levels for Neufchâteau stood at 4 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Monthly mean temperatures were 0.7°C in January and 16.2°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 105.9 mm in January and 89.7 mm in July.

Is the air quality good in Neufchâteau?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 4 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: European Environment Agency (EEA)1

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Neufchâteau average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND21°-2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Neufchâteau average monthly precipitation, mm03570105140106898565828490102828896124JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Neufchâteau average monthly sunshine, hours05511016522052721251771992082192051571035342JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Neufchâteau annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in BelgiumAnnual PM2.5 in Neufchâteau is 4.0 µg/m³. Of 439 cities with data, 142 have annual PM2.5 of 8 to under 9 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Belgium per band1 city: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³12–317 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³173–473 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³734–5Neufchâteau 4.057 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³575–654 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³546–783 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³837–8142 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1428–912 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³129–10

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency (EEA)1Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 2.9 · Feb 3.8 · Mar 7.8 · Apr 12 · May 15.7 · Jun 18.7 · Jul 20.7 · Aug 20.5 · Sep 16.6 · Oct 11.9 · Nov 6.7 · Dec 3.6 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -1.7 · Feb -1.8 · Mar 0.4 · Apr 3 · May 6.7 · Jun 9.7 · Jul 11.7 · Aug 11.5 · Sep 8.5 · Oct 5.5 · Nov 2 · Dec -0.7 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO3Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0.7 · Feb 1 · Mar 4.1 · Apr 7.5 · May 11.2 · Jun 14.2 · Jul 16.2 · Aug 16 · Sep 12.5 · Oct 8.7 · Nov 4.3 · Dec 1.4 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO4Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 105.9 · Feb 88.6 · Mar 85.1 · Apr 64.6 · May 81.5 · Jun 83.5 · Jul 89.7 · Aug 101.9 · Sep 82.1 · Oct 88 · Nov 95.6 · Dec 123.9 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO5Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 51.9 · Feb 71.5 · Mar 124.8 · Apr 177.3 · May 199.2 · Jun 207.7 · Jul 218.5 · Aug 205 · Sep 156.5 · Oct 103.2 · Nov 52.7 · Dec 41.9 hours31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO6Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Belgium

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Belgium cities
Hove8,366 residentsSombreffe8,384 residentsNeufchâteau (Neufchâteau)8,388 residentsTrooz8,290 residentsSilly8,431 residentsLangemark-Poelkapelle8,258 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Neufchâteau?

The published population was 8,350 people in 2025. Source: Statbel (Belgian statistical office)9

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Neufchâteau residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport93.5%Foreign residents 6.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share6.51 %31 Dec 2025Statbel (Statistics Belgium)10Official
Foreign residents544 people31 Dec 2025Statbel (Statistics Belgium)10Official
Population8,350 people31 Dec 2025Statbel (Belgian statistical office)9Official

Is Neufchâteau a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–69%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–71%
Student56%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 42–70%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 40–70%
Retirement55%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 40–70%
Foreign residents544 people31 Dec 2025Official source · Statbel (Statistics Belgium)
Population8,350 people31 Dec 2025Official source · Statbel (Belgian statistical office)
Unemployment rate7.66 %1 Jan 2011Independent source · Statbel be.STAT — unemployment rate of 15–64-year-olds by municipality, Census 2011
PM2.5 — annual mean4 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · European Environment Agency (EEA)
Foreign-resident share6.51 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Statbel (Statistics Belgium)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-06

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Neufchâteau when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Neufchâteau?

The published population was 8,350 people in 2025. Source: Statbel (Belgian statistical office).

Is the air quality good in Neufchâteau?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 4 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: European Environment Agency (EEA).

What is the unemployment rate in Neufchâteau?

The unemployment rate is about 7.7 % (January 2011). Source: Statbel be.STAT — unemployment rate of 15–64-year-olds by municipality, Census 2011.

How many foreign residents live in Neufchâteau?

544 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium).

Is Neufchâteau a good place to live?

Neufchâteau may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Neufchâteau, Belgium: jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/be/neufchateau/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Neufchâteau, Belgium: jobs, air quality},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/be/neufchateau/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. European Environment Agency (EEA) air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-06
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  7. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Statbel (Belgian statistical office) statbel.fgov.be · checked 2026-08-04
  10. Statbel (Statistics Belgium) statbel.fgov.be · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. Statbel be.STAT — unemployment rate of 15–64-year-olds by municipality, Census 2011 Statbel be.STAT · bestat.statbel.fgov.be · checked 2026-07-26

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