Assesse: population and statistics
Assesse has a population of 7,386 (2026) across 78.5 km², or 94.1 people per km². It ranks 430 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,386 residents
- 78.5 km²
- 94 people/km²
- 246 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Assesse ranks No. 25 by population.
Households without a car: 12.9% in Assesse, compared with an average of 22.4% in Namur and 27.1% nationally.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 17.9% in Assesse, compared with an average of 21.0% in Namur and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 21.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,059 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Namur for “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Households without a car”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,999 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gesves, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ciney (17,140 residents), 10.0 km away.
Assesse in numbers
All indicators for Assesse
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Assesse | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.9% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 510 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 24.1% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 57 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Assesse | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 39.0% | – | 34.6% | ranked 227 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 18.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 165 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 77.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 373 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,059 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 450 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.79 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 339 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Assesse | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 80.4% | – | 76.7% | ranked 211 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Assesse | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 932 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 373 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 126.2 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 93 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,569 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 197 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,552 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 102 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 325,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 219 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Assesse | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.41 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 50 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 12.9% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 522 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Assesse | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.8% | 6.1% | 6.4% | ranked 475 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.4% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 317 of 551 |
Population of Assesse over time
Assesse had 6,917 residents in 2016 and 7,386 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,193 |
| 2022 | 7,274 |
| 2023 | 7,321 |
| 2024 | 7,325 |
| 2025 | 7,343 |
| 2026 | 7,386 |
Where is Assesse?
Business sectors: Assesse
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical21.0% ×1.0
- Construction14.7% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade13.6% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.4% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.0% ×2.2
- Other service activities5.6% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services4.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Assesse
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Assesse?
Assesse has 7,386 residents (2026), ranking 430 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Assesse?
Assesse covers 78.5 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Assesse growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Assesse went from 6,917 to 7,386, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Assesse?
Assesse is in Namur. It belongs to Namur (arrondissement). Latitude 50.371, longitude 5.023.
Households without a car: what is the figure for Assesse?
In Assesse, “Households without a car” stands at 12.9% (2025), ranking 522 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 17.6%.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Assesse?
In Assesse, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 17.9% (2026), ranking 510 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Assesse?
In Assesse, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,059 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Assesse?
The nearest to Assesse are Gesves (5.1 km), Hamois (8.9 km), Ciney (10.0 km), Ohey (10.0 km), Profondeville (11 km).
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