Ohey: population and statistics
Ohey has a population of 5,396 (2026) across 56.7 km², or 95.2 people per km². It ranks 488 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,396 residents
- 56.7 km²
- 95 people/km²
- 267 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Ohey ranks No. 31 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 2.0% in Ohey, compared with an average of 6.1% in Namur and 13.8% nationally.
Households without a car: 12.7% in Ohey, compared with an average of 22.4% in Namur and 27.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,063 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Households without a car”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,938 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gesves, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Andenne (28,239 residents), 5.6 km away.
Ohey in numbers
All indicators for Ohey
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 | Ohey | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.0% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 507 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.2% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 98 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ohey | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 49.6% | – | 34.6% | ranked 118 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 20.8% | – | 15.3% | ranked 71 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 78.7% | – | 79.9% | ranked 345 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,329 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 504 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.56 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 113 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ohey | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 73.9% | – | 76.7% | ranked 339 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ohey | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 600 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 460 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.2 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 200 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,486 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 335 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,447 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 316 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 301,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 279 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ohey | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.40 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 57 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 12.7% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 529 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Ohey | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 2.0% | 6.1% | 6.4% | ranked 562 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.7% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 299 of 551 |
Population of Ohey over time
Ohey had 5,016 residents in 2016 and 5,396 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,182 |
| 2022 | 5,144 |
| 2023 | 5,206 |
| 2024 | 5,226 |
| 2025 | 5,316 |
| 2026 | 5,396 |
Where is Ohey?
Business sectors: Ohey
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.0% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.5% ×3.2
- Professional, scientific and technical13.5% ×0.7
- Construction13.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work4.8% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.8% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Ohey
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ohey?
Ohey has 5,396 residents (2026), ranking 488 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Ohey?
Ohey covers 56.7 km², with a density of 95 people per km².
Is the population of Ohey growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ohey went from 5,016 to 5,396, a change of +7.6%.
Where is Ohey?
Ohey is in Namur. It belongs to Namur (arrondissement). Latitude 50.435, longitude 5.122.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Ohey?
In Ohey, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 2.0% (2026), ranking 562 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
Households without a car: what is the figure for Ohey?
In Ohey, “Households without a car” stands at 12.7% (2025), ranking 529 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 17.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ohey?
In Ohey, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,063 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ohey?
The nearest to Ohey are Gesves (4.9 km), Andenne (5.6 km), Marchin (8.6 km), Assesse (10.0 km), Havelange (11 km).
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