Houyet: population and statistics
Houyet has a population of 5,226 (2026) across 122.8 km², or 42.5 people per km². It ranks 493 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,226 residents
- 122.8 km²
- 42 people/km²
- 123 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Houyet ranks No. 32 by population.
Administrative poverty risk: 11.9% in Houyet, compared with an average of 10.5% in Namur and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 15.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,046 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,206 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Beauraing (9,474 residents), 9.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,184 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Houyet in numbers
All indicators for Houyet
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 | Houyet | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.3% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 396 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.2% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 193 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Houyet | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 49.8% | – | 34.6% | ranked 114 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 14.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 299 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 69.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 513 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,751 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 474 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.81 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 98 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Houyet | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 66.0% | – | 76.7% | ranked 473 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Houyet | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 542 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 471 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103.7 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 270 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,515 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 463 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 28,391 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 449 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 262,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 393 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Houyet | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.24 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 291 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 16.1% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 367 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Houyet | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.1% | 6.1% | 6.4% | ranked 445 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 11.9% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 79 of 551 |
Population of Houyet over time
Houyet had 4,744 residents in 2016 and 5,226 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,061 |
| 2022 | 5,067 |
| 2023 | 5,116 |
| 2024 | 5,183 |
| 2025 | 5,215 |
| 2026 | 5,226 |
Where is Houyet?
Business sectors: Houyet
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15.5% ×3.7
- Construction14.4% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade14.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical11.3% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services8.1% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×1.2
- Other service activities6.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work4.8% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Houyet
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Houyet?
Houyet has 5,226 residents (2026), ranking 493 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Houyet?
Houyet covers 122.8 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Houyet growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Houyet went from 4,744 to 5,226, a change of +10.2%.
Where is Houyet?
Houyet is in Namur. It belongs to Dinant (arrondissement). Latitude 50.184, longitude 5.009.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Houyet?
In Houyet, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 69.8% (2024), ranking 513 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Houyet?
In Houyet, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 11.9% (2023), ranking 79 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Houyet?
In Houyet, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,046 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Houyet?
The nearest to Houyet are Beauraing (9.2 km), Dinant (10 km), Hastière (13 km), Wellin (14 km), Ciney (14 km).
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