Florennes: population and statistics
Florennes has a population of 11,434 (2026) across 134.2 km², or 85.2 people per km². It ranks 327 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,434 residents
- 134.2 km²
- 85 people/km²
- 257 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Florennes ranks No. 14 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 3.3% in Florennes, compared with an average of 6.1% in Namur and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 15.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,056 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Median selling price of houses”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,791 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Philippeville, 7.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Walcourt (18,338 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,224 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Florennes in numbers
All indicators for Florennes
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 | Florennes | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.8% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 355 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.1% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 208 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Florennes | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 53.8% | – | 34.6% | ranked 76 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 10.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 439 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 71.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 491 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,426 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 315 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.61 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 444 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Florennes | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 63.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 500 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Florennes | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 904 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 378 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.1 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 459 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,666 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 454 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 28,348 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 454 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 200,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 495 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Florennes | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.20 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 356 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 20.3% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 183 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Florennes | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.3% | 6.1% | 6.4% | ranked 512 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 10.5% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 113 of 551 |
Population of Florennes over time
Florennes had 11,337 residents in 2016 and 11,434 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,256 |
| 2022 | 11,320 |
| 2023 | 11,339 |
| 2024 | 11,378 |
| 2025 | 11,394 |
| 2026 | 11,434 |
Where is Florennes?
Business sectors: Florennes
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction15.6% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade15.4% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.3% ×3.2
- Professional, scientific and technical12.9% ×0.6
- Other service activities8.1% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.2% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Florennes
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Florennes?
Florennes has 11,434 residents (2026), ranking 327 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Florennes?
Florennes covers 134.2 km², with a density of 85 people per km².
Is the population of Florennes growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Florennes went from 11,337 to 11,434, a change of +0.9%.
Where is Florennes?
Florennes is in Namur. It belongs to Philippeville (arrondissement). Latitude 50.251, longitude 4.604.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Florennes?
In Florennes, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 3.3% (2026), ranking 512 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
Median selling price of houses: what is the figure for Florennes?
In Florennes, “Median selling price of houses” stands at 200,000 € (2025), ranking 495 of 554 municipalities; the national median is 302,500 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Florennes?
In Florennes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,056 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Florennes?
The nearest to Florennes are Philippeville (7.6 km), Mettet (8.4 km), Gerpinnes (11 km), Walcourt (12 km), Onhaye (16 km).
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