Doische: population and statistics
Doische has a population of 2,947 (2026) across 84.1 km², or 35.0 people per km². It ranks 545 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,947 residents
- 84.1 km²
- 35 people/km²
- 222 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Doische ranks No. 37 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 25.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,033 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Namur for “Buildings built before 1946”.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,782 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hastière (6,077 residents), 11 km away.
Doische in numbers
All indicators for Doische
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 | Doische | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.2% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 152 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.4% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 496 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Doische | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 63.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 15 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 10.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 464 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 65.6% | – | 79.9% | ranked 529 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 1,584 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 538 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.85 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 426 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Doische | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 54.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 546 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Doische | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 284 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 551 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96.4 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 342 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 20,764 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 492 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 26,870 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 499 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 180,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 520 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Doische | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.22 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 325 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 18.8% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 226 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Doische | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 2.9% | 6.1% | 6.4% | ranked 539 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 11.8% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 82 of 551 |
Population of Doische over time
Doische had 2,958 residents in 2016 and 2,947 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,962 |
| 2022 | 3,010 |
| 2023 | 2,995 |
| 2024 | 2,952 |
| 2025 | 2,973 |
| 2026 | 2,947 |
Where is Doische?
Business sectors: Doische
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25.7% ×6.1
- Construction14.8% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade10.9% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.5
- Manufacturing8.1% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.7% ×1.0
- Health and social work4.9% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Doische
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Doische?
Doische has 2,947 residents (2026), ranking 545 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Doische?
Doische covers 84.1 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Doische growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Doische went from 2,958 to 2,947, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Doische?
Doische is in Namur. It belongs to Philippeville (arrondissement). Latitude 50.133, longitude 4.750.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Doische?
In Doische, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 63.9% (2024), ranking 15 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Doische?
In Doische, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 284 (2024), ranking 551 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Doische?
In Doische, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,033 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Doische?
The nearest to Doische are Hastière (11 km), Onhaye (14 km), Beauraing (15 km), Viroinval (15 km), Philippeville (16 km).
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