Havelange: population and statistics
Havelange has a population of 5,444 (2026) across 104.7 km², or 52.0 people per km². It ranks 485 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,444 residents
- 104.7 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 278 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Havelange ranks No. 30 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 3.8% in Havelange, compared with an average of 6.1% in Namur and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 20.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,059 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,668 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Modave, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ciney (17,140 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,236 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Havelange in numbers
All indicators for Havelange
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 | Havelange | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.5% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 440 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.1% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 106 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Havelange | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 56.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 52 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 14.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 322 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 72.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 476 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,407 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 497 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.71 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 349 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Havelange | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 70.9% | – | 76.7% | ranked 405 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Havelange | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 659 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 448 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 121.1 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 120 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,862 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 445 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,458 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 402 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 290,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 314 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Havelange | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.36 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 81 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.4% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 418 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Havelange | 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) | 8.3% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 198 of 551 |
Population of Havelange over time
Havelange had 5,076 residents in 2016 and 5,444 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,293 |
| 2022 | 5,306 |
| 2023 | 5,314 |
| 2024 | 5,428 |
| 2025 | 5,461 |
| 2026 | 5,444 |
Where is Havelange?
Business sectors: Havelange
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.8% ×5.0
- Wholesale and retail trade14.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical14.1% ×0.7
- Construction12.1% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.3
- Other service activities5.3% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.2% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Havelange
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Havelange?
Havelange has 5,444 residents (2026), ranking 485 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Havelange?
Havelange covers 104.7 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Havelange growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Havelange went from 5,076 to 5,444, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Havelange?
Havelange is in Namur. It belongs to Dinant (arrondissement). Latitude 50.383, longitude 5.250.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Havelange?
In Havelange, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 56.2% (2024), ranking 52 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Havelange?
In Havelange, “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 Havelange?
In Havelange, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,059 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Havelange?
The nearest to Havelange are Modave (7.5 km), Clavier (9.1 km), Marchin (9.3 km), Somme-Leuze (10.0 km), Hamois (10.0 km).
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