Fosses-la-Ville: population and statistics
Fosses-la-Ville has a population of 10,513 (2026) across 63.3 km², or 166 people per km². It ranks 351 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,513 residents
- 63.3 km²
- 166 people/km²
- 195 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Fosses-la-Ville ranks No. 15 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 3.9% in Fosses-la-Ville, compared with an average of 6.1% in Namur and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,071 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,867 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Floreffe, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Jemeppe-sur-Sambre (19,244 residents), 7.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,284 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Fosses-la-Ville in numbers
All indicators for Fosses-la-Ville
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 | Fosses-la-Ville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.3% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 453 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.4% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 291 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fosses-la-Ville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 48.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 128 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 17.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 198 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 74.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 453 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,528 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 363 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.57 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 265 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fosses-la-Ville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 67.4% | – | 76.7% | ranked 450 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fosses-la-Ville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 991 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 359 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.3 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 359 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,969 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 372 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,574 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 392 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 275,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 356 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 204,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 245 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fosses-la-Ville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.33 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 131 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 16.2% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 363 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Fosses-la-Ville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.9% | 6.1% | 6.4% | ranked 462 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 9.5% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 145 of 551 |
Population of Fosses-la-Ville over time
Fosses-la-Ville had 10,412 residents in 2016 and 10,513 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,426 |
| 2022 | 10,401 |
| 2023 | 10,453 |
| 2024 | 10,418 |
| 2025 | 10,436 |
| 2026 | 10,513 |
Where is Fosses-la-Ville?
Business sectors: Fosses-la-Ville
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.3% ×1.2
- Construction14.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical13.1% ×0.6
- Other service activities10.1% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.0% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Fosses-la-Ville
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fosses-la-Ville?
Fosses-la-Ville has 10,513 residents (2026), ranking 351 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Fosses-la-Ville?
Fosses-la-Ville covers 63.3 km², with a density of 166 people per km².
Is the population of Fosses-la-Ville growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fosses-la-Ville went from 10,412 to 10,513, a change of +1.0%.
Where is Fosses-la-Ville?
Fosses-la-Ville is in Namur. It belongs to Namur (arrondissement). Latitude 50.400, longitude 4.700.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Fosses-la-Ville?
In Fosses-la-Ville, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 3.9% (2026), ranking 462 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
Median selling price of apartments: what is the figure for Fosses-la-Ville?
In Fosses-la-Ville, “Median selling price of apartments” stands at 204,500 € (2025), ranking 245 of 299 municipalities; the national median is 249,900 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fosses-la-Ville?
In Fosses-la-Ville, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,071 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fosses-la-Ville?
The nearest to Fosses-la-Ville are Floreffe (5.9 km), Jemeppe-sur-Sambre (7.8 km), Sambreville (9.0 km), Mettet (9.5 km), Aiseau-Presles (9.6 km).
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