Eghezée: population and statistics
Eghezée has a population of 16,970 (2026) across 103.2 km², or 164 people per km². It ranks 218 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 16,970 residents
- 103.2 km²
- 164 people/km²
- 154 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Eghezée ranks No. 8 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 3.2% in Eghezée, compared with an average of 6.1% in Namur and 13.8% nationally.
Households without a car: 13.0% in Eghezée, compared with an average of 22.4% in Namur and 27.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,088 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Namur for “Median selling price of apartments”.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Households without a car”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,457 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fernelmont, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Namur (115,457 residents), 13 km away.
Eghezée in numbers
All indicators for Eghezée
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 | Eghezée | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.9% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 424 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.0% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 116 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eghezée | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 43.4% | – | 34.6% | ranked 180 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 18.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 169 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.6% | – | 79.9% | ranked 302 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,945 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 246 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.04 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 319 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Eghezée | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 77.0% | – | 76.7% | ranked 274 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eghezée | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,719 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 209 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101.3 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 294 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,622 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 192 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,112 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 148 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 330,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 206 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 255,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 136 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eghezée | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.42 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 46 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 13.0% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 519 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Eghezée | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.2% | 6.1% | 6.4% | ranked 518 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.7% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 384 of 551 |
Population of Eghezée over time
Eghezée had 15,951 residents in 2016 and 16,970 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,487 |
| 2022 | 16,577 |
| 2023 | 16,705 |
| 2024 | 16,866 |
| 2025 | 16,954 |
| 2026 | 16,970 |
Where is Eghezée?
Business sectors: Eghezée
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical19.0% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade13.1% ×0.9
- Construction12.6% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.1% ×2.2
- Other service activities6.3% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.1% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Eghezée
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eghezée?
Eghezée has 16,970 residents (2026), ranking 218 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Eghezée?
Eghezée covers 103.2 km², with a density of 164 people per km².
Is the population of Eghezée growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eghezée went from 15,951 to 16,970, a change of +6.4%.
Where is Eghezée?
Eghezée is in Namur. It belongs to Namur (arrondissement). Latitude 50.583, longitude 4.917.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Eghezée?
In Eghezée, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 3.2% (2026), ranking 518 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
Households without a car: what is the figure for Eghezée?
In Eghezée, “Households without a car” stands at 13.0% (2025), ranking 519 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 17.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eghezée?
In Eghezée, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,088 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eghezée?
The nearest to Eghezée are Fernelmont (5.9 km), Ramillies (5.9 km), Wasseiges (7.0 km), Perwez (8.5 km), Burdinne (11 km).