Bièvre: population and statistics
Bièvre has a population of 3,482 (2026) across 109.5 km², or 31.8 people per km². It ranks 531 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,482 residents
- 109.5 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 368 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Bièvre ranks No. 35 by population.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: 20,153 € in Bièvre, compared with an average of 22,869 € in Namur and 23,352 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 20.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,025 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Namur for “Elevation”.
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Net taxable income per inhabitant”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,343 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gedinne, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Paliseul (5,577 residents), 9.5 km away.
Bièvre in numbers
All indicators for Bièvre
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 | Bièvre | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 212 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.5% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 165 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bièvre | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 39.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 218 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 16.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 235 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 60.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 545 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,078 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 513 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.66 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 104 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bièvre | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 66.0% | – | 76.7% | ranked 473 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bièvre | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 420 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 510 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 120.6 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 125 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 20,153 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 518 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 27,751 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 474 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 199,250 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 502 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bièvre | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.20 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 356 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 16.9% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 324 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Bièvre | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.0% | 6.1% | 6.4% | ranked 454 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 10.2% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 125 of 551 |
Population of Bièvre over time
Bièvre had 3,250 residents in 2016 and 3,482 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,387 |
| 2022 | 3,447 |
| 2023 | 3,471 |
| 2024 | 3,476 |
| 2025 | 3,467 |
| 2026 | 3,482 |
Where is Bièvre?
Business sectors: Bièvre
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.2% ×4.8
- Construction18.1% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade15.0% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.4
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×1.1
- Other service activities5.7% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Bièvre
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bièvre?
Bièvre has 3,482 residents (2026), ranking 531 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Bièvre?
Bièvre covers 109.5 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Bièvre growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bièvre went from 3,250 to 3,482, a change of +7.1%.
Where is Bièvre?
Bièvre is in Namur. It belongs to Dinant (arrondissement). Latitude 49.941, longitude 5.016.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Bièvre?
In Bièvre, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 60.5% (2024), ranking 545 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bièvre?
In Bièvre, “Net taxable income per inhabitant” stands at 20,153 € (2023), ranking 518 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 24,247 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bièvre?
In Bièvre, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,025 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bièvre?
The nearest to Bièvre are Gedinne (7.2 km), Paliseul (9.5 km), Vresse-sur-Semois (9.8 km), Daverdisse (12 km), Bouillon (17 km).
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