Gesves: population and statistics
Gesves has a population of 7,473 (2026) across 65.0 km², or 115 people per km². It ranks 428 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,473 residents
- 65.0 km²
- 115 people/km²
- 238 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Gesves ranks No. 24 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 2.5% in Gesves, compared with an average of 6.1% in Namur and 13.8% nationally.
Households without a car: 11.1% in Gesves, compared with an average of 22.4% in Namur and 27.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 16.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,060 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Namur for “Share of houses in the building stock”.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Households without a car”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,108 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ohey, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Andenne (28,239 residents), 9.2 km away.
Gesves in numbers
All indicators for Gesves
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 | Gesves | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.7% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 480 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.1% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 106 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gesves | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 46.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 150 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 20.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 84 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 82.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 164 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,213 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 441 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.18 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 309 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gesves | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 80.9% | – | 76.7% | ranked 203 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gesves | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 886 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 384 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118.6 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 137 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,822 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 175 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,359 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 126 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 345,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 175 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gesves | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.46 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 23 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 11.1% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 554 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Gesves | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 2.5% | 6.1% | 6.4% | ranked 554 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.3% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 329 of 551 |
Population of Gesves over time
Gesves had 7,159 residents in 2016 and 7,473 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,247 |
| 2022 | 7,334 |
| 2023 | 7,392 |
| 2024 | 7,481 |
| 2025 | 7,445 |
| 2026 | 7,473 |
Where is Gesves?
Business sectors: Gesves
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical16.5% ×0.8
- Construction13.7% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade13.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.4% ×2.0
- Other service activities6.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.8% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Gesves
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gesves?
Gesves has 7,473 residents (2026), ranking 428 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Gesves?
Gesves covers 65.0 km², with a density of 115 people per km².
Is the population of Gesves growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gesves went from 7,159 to 7,473, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Gesves?
Gesves is in Namur. It belongs to Namur (arrondissement). Latitude 50.402, longitude 5.077.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Gesves?
In Gesves, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 2.5% (2026), ranking 554 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
Households without a car: what is the figure for Gesves?
In Gesves, “Households without a car” stands at 11.1% (2025), ranking 554 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 17.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gesves?
In Gesves, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,060 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gesves?
The nearest to Gesves are Ohey (4.9 km), Assesse (5.1 km), Hamois (8.6 km), Andenne (9.2 km), Ciney (12 km).
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