Hamois: population and statistics
Hamois has a population of 7,502 (2026) across 76.6 km², or 97.9 people per km². It ranks 426 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,502 residents
- 76.6 km²
- 98 people/km²
- 258 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Hamois ranks No. 23 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 2.8% in Hamois, compared with an average of 6.1% in Namur and 13.8% nationally.
Households without a car: 12.5% in Hamois, compared with an average of 22.4% in Namur and 27.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 15.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,047 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Namur for “Share of inhabitants under 20”.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Households without a car”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 20”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,728 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ciney (17,140 residents), 4.7 km away.
Hamois in numbers
All indicators for Hamois
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 | Hamois | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.5% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 514 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 24.9% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 34 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hamois | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 42.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 189 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 17.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 198 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 272 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,162 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 444 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.44 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 375 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hamois | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 76.7% | – | 76.7% | ranked 281 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hamois | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 881 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 388 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117.4 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 145 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,813 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 316 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,440 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 220 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 320,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 232 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hamois | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.37 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 72 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 12.5% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 536 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Hamois | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 2.8% | 6.1% | 6.4% | ranked 547 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.1% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 346 of 551 |
Population of Hamois over time
Hamois had 7,285 residents in 2016 and 7,502 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,383 |
| 2022 | 7,386 |
| 2023 | 7,528 |
| 2024 | 7,469 |
| 2025 | 7,438 |
| 2026 | 7,502 |
Where is Hamois?
Business sectors: Hamois
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical15.1% ×0.7
- Construction13.7% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.6% ×3.0
- Wholesale and retail trade11.6% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services8.2% ×1.3
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.4
- Other service activities6.4% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.0% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Hamois
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hamois?
Hamois has 7,502 residents (2026), ranking 426 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Hamois?
Hamois covers 76.6 km², with a density of 98 people per km².
Is the population of Hamois growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hamois went from 7,285 to 7,502, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Hamois?
Hamois is in Namur. It belongs to Dinant (arrondissement). Latitude 50.333, longitude 5.133.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Hamois?
In Hamois, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 2.8% (2026), ranking 547 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
Households without a car: what is the figure for Hamois?
In Hamois, “Households without a car” stands at 12.5% (2025), ranking 536 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 17.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hamois?
In Hamois, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,047 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hamois?
The nearest to Hamois are Ciney (4.7 km), Gesves (8.6 km), Assesse (8.9 km), Havelange (10.0 km), Ohey (11 km).
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