Fernelmont: population and statistics
Fernelmont has a population of 8,210 (2026) across 65.8 km², or 125 people per km². It ranks 408 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,210 residents
- 65.8 km²
- 125 people/km²
- 178 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Fernelmont ranks No. 21 by population.
Households without a car: 10.8% in Fernelmont, compared with an average of 22.4% in Namur and 27.1% nationally.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 2.7% in Fernelmont, compared with an average of 6.1% in Namur and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 16.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,090 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Households without a car”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built after 2001”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,218 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eghezée (16,970 residents), 5.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,360 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Fernelmont in numbers
All indicators for Fernelmont
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 | Fernelmont | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.6% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 485 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.2% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 98 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fernelmont | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 47.6% | – | 34.6% | ranked 135 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 22.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 23 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 76.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 431 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,402 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 432 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.60 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 171 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fernelmont | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 74.4% | – | 76.7% | ranked 325 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fernelmont | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 984 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 362 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 119.9 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 129 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,109 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 157 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,695 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 91 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 340,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 185 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fernelmont | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.48 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 13 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 10.8% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 558 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Fernelmont | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 2.7% | 6.1% | 6.4% | ranked 549 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.7% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 484 of 551 |
Population of Fernelmont over time
Fernelmont had 7,792 residents in 2016 and 8,210 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,074 |
| 2022 | 8,115 |
| 2023 | 8,221 |
| 2024 | 8,210 |
| 2025 | 8,175 |
| 2026 | 8,210 |
Where is Fernelmont?
Business sectors: Fernelmont
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical16.1% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade15.8% ×1.1
- Construction13.4% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.3% ×2.0
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.4
- Other service activities6.3% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.6% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Fernelmont
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fernelmont?
Fernelmont has 8,210 residents (2026), ranking 408 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Fernelmont?
Fernelmont covers 65.8 km², with a density of 125 people per km².
Is the population of Fernelmont growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fernelmont went from 7,792 to 8,210, a change of +5.4%.
Where is Fernelmont?
Fernelmont is in Namur. It belongs to Namur (arrondissement). Latitude 50.554, longitude 4.986.
Households without a car: what is the figure for Fernelmont?
In Fernelmont, “Households without a car” stands at 10.8% (2025), ranking 558 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 17.6%.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Fernelmont?
In Fernelmont, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 2.7% (2026), ranking 549 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fernelmont?
In Fernelmont, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,090 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fernelmont?
The nearest to Fernelmont are Eghezée (5.9 km), Burdinne (6.6 km), Héron (6.9 km), Wasseiges (7.1 km), Ramillies (11 km).
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