Floreffe: population and statistics
Floreffe has a population of 8,087 (2026) across 39.1 km², or 207 people per km². It ranks 411 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,087 residents
- 39.1 km²
- 207 people/km²
- 87 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Floreffe ranks No. 22 by population.
Households without a car: 14.3% in Floreffe, compared with an average of 22.4% in Namur and 27.1% nationally.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 3.8% in Floreffe, compared with an average of 6.1% in Namur and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 15.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,049 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,479 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Fosses-la-Ville, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Jemeppe-sur-Sambre (19,244 residents), 7.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,196 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Floreffe in numbers
All indicators for Floreffe
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 | Floreffe | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.4% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 445 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.3% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 185 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Floreffe | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 48.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 128 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 15.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 286 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.7% | – | 79.9% | ranked 178 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,506 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 424 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.85 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 237 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Floreffe | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 71.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 399 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Floreffe | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 885 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 385 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.4 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 220 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,256 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 221 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,029 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 156 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 295,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 304 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Floreffe | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.34 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 112 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 14.3% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 485 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Floreffe | 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) | 5.9% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 367 of 551 |
Population of Floreffe over time
Floreffe had 7,957 residents in 2016 and 8,087 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,161 |
| 2022 | 8,077 |
| 2023 | 8,115 |
| 2024 | 8,082 |
| 2025 | 8,083 |
| 2026 | 8,087 |
Where is Floreffe?
Business sectors: Floreffe
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical15.7% ×0.8
- Construction14.6% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.6% ×3.2
- Wholesale and retail trade12.0% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.5
- Other service activities6.2% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Floreffe
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Floreffe?
Floreffe has 8,087 residents (2026), ranking 411 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Floreffe?
Floreffe covers 39.1 km², with a density of 207 people per km².
Is the population of Floreffe growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Floreffe went from 7,957 to 8,087, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Floreffe?
Floreffe is in Namur. It belongs to Namur (arrondissement). Latitude 50.437, longitude 4.760.
Households without a car: what is the figure for Floreffe?
In Floreffe, “Households without a car” stands at 14.3% (2025), ranking 485 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 17.6%.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Floreffe?
In Floreffe, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 3.8% (2026), ranking 475 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Floreffe?
In Floreffe, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,049 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Floreffe?
The nearest to Floreffe are Fosses-la-Ville (5.9 km), Jemeppe-sur-Sambre (7.4 km), La Bruyère (7.6 km), Namur (8.3 km), Profondeville (10 km).
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