La Bruyère: population and statistics
La Bruyère has a population of 9,428 (2026) across 53.0 km², or 178 people per km². It ranks 378 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,428 residents
- 53.0 km²
- 178 people/km²
- 148 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, La Bruyère ranks No. 18 by population.
Households without a car: 10.5% in La Bruyère, compared with an average of 22.4% in Namur and 27.1% nationally.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 2.7% in La Bruyère, compared with an average of 6.1% in Namur and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 23.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,056 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Namur for “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”.
- Number 1 in Namur for “Net taxable income per inhabitant”.
- “Households without a car”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Median disposable income (administrative)”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,429 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
La Bruyère in numbers
All indicators for La Bruyère
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 | La Bruyère | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.0% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 469 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.7% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 73 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | La Bruyère | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 38.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 234 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 17.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 208 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 243 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,723 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 411 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.10 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 405 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | La Bruyère | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 81.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 198 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | La Bruyère | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,008 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 354 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106.9 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 241 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 27,635 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 74 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 33,872 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 39 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 350,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 162 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | La Bruyère | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.50 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 9 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 10.5% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 561 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | La Bruyère | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 2.7% | 6.1% | 6.4% | ranked 549 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.0% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 536 of 551 |
Population of La Bruyère over time
La Bruyère had 9,060 residents in 2016 and 9,428 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,337 |
| 2022 | 9,316 |
| 2023 | 9,292 |
| 2024 | 9,351 |
| 2025 | 9,397 |
| 2026 | 9,428 |
Where is La Bruyère?
Business sectors: La Bruyère
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical23.7% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade12.1% ×0.8
- Construction10.2% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.8% ×2.1
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.2
- Information and communication6.2% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.6% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: La Bruyère
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of La Bruyère?
La Bruyère has 9,428 residents (2026), ranking 378 of 565 municipalities.
How big is La Bruyère?
La Bruyère covers 53.0 km², with a density of 178 people per km².
Is the population of La Bruyère growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of La Bruyère went from 9,060 to 9,428, a change of +4.1%.
Where is La Bruyère?
La Bruyère is in Namur. It belongs to Namur (arrondissement). Latitude 50.500, longitude 4.800.
Households without a car: what is the figure for La Bruyère?
In La Bruyère, “Households without a car” stands at 10.5% (2025), ranking 561 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 17.6%.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for La Bruyère?
In La Bruyère, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 2.7% (2026), ranking 549 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in La Bruyère?
In La Bruyère, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,056 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border La Bruyère?
The nearest to La Bruyère are Namur (6.0 km), Floreffe (7.6 km), Gembloux (10 km), Jemeppe-sur-Sambre (10 km), Eghezée (12 km).
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