Jemeppe-sur-Sambre: population and statistics
Jemeppe-sur-Sambre has a population of 19,244 (2026) across 46.9 km², or 410 people per km². It ranks 185 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 19,244 residents
- 46.9 km²
- 410 people/km²
- 95 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Jemeppe-sur-Sambre ranks No. 5 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 18.2% in Jemeppe-sur-Sambre, compared with an average of 21.0% in Namur and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,070 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,574 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sambreville, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Châtelet (35,975 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,280 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Jemeppe-sur-Sambre in numbers
All indicators for Jemeppe-sur-Sambre
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 | Jemeppe-sur-Sambre | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.2% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 501 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.1% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 208 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jemeppe-sur-Sambre | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 48.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 121 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 11.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 432 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.7% | – | 79.9% | ranked 235 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 8,375 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 204 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.84 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 501 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jemeppe-sur-Sambre | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 59.9% | – | 76.7% | ranked 527 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jemeppe-sur-Sambre | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,478 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 250 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 76.8 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 470 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,628 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 385 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,538 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 396 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 260,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 395 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Jemeppe-sur-Sambre | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.29 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 198 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.0% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 313 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Jemeppe-sur-Sambre | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.3% | 6.1% | 6.4% | ranked 429 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 9.3% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 151 of 551 |
Population of Jemeppe-sur-Sambre over time
Jemeppe-sur-Sambre had 18,978 residents in 2016 and 19,244 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,182 |
| 2022 | 19,146 |
| 2023 | 19,257 |
| 2024 | 19,225 |
| 2025 | 19,225 |
| 2026 | 19,244 |
Where is Jemeppe-sur-Sambre?
Business sectors: Jemeppe-sur-Sambre
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.7% ×1.2
- Construction17.3% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical13.7% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.7% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.3
- Health and social work5.5% ×1.2
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.0% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Jemeppe-sur-Sambre
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jemeppe-sur-Sambre?
Jemeppe-sur-Sambre has 19,244 residents (2026), ranking 185 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Jemeppe-sur-Sambre?
Jemeppe-sur-Sambre covers 46.9 km², with a density of 410 people per km².
Is the population of Jemeppe-sur-Sambre growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jemeppe-sur-Sambre went from 18,978 to 19,244, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Jemeppe-sur-Sambre?
Jemeppe-sur-Sambre is in Namur. It belongs to Namur (arrondissement). Latitude 50.467, longitude 4.667.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Jemeppe-sur-Sambre?
In Jemeppe-sur-Sambre, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 59.9% (2024), ranking 527 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Jemeppe-sur-Sambre?
In Jemeppe-sur-Sambre, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 18.2% (2026), ranking 501 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jemeppe-sur-Sambre?
In Jemeppe-sur-Sambre, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,070 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jemeppe-sur-Sambre?
The nearest to Jemeppe-sur-Sambre are Sambreville (5.1 km), Sombreffe (7.3 km), Floreffe (7.4 km), Fosses-la-Ville (7.8 km), Aiseau-Presles (9.0 km).
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