Philippeville: population and statistics
Philippeville has a population of 9,599 (2026) across 157.3 km², or 61.0 people per km². It ranks 372 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,599 residents
- 157.3 km²
- 61 people/km²
- 286 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Philippeville ranks No. 16 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,048 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Median selling price of houses”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,038 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Florennes, 7.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Walcourt (18,338 residents), 10 km away.
Philippeville in numbers
All indicators for Philippeville
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 | Philippeville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.5% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 206 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.4% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 416 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Philippeville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 44.0% | – | 34.6% | ranked 174 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 16.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 244 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 59.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 549 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,047 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 336 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.75 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 344 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Philippeville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 62.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 506 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Philippeville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 891 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 382 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.8 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 379 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 20,953 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 487 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 27,638 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 477 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 200,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 495 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Philippeville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.14 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 428 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 21.5% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 145 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Philippeville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.9% | 6.1% | 6.4% | ranked 462 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 11.7% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 84 of 551 |
Population of Philippeville over time
Philippeville had 9,194 residents in 2016 and 9,599 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,244 |
| 2022 | 9,243 |
| 2023 | 9,381 |
| 2024 | 9,521 |
| 2025 | 9,589 |
| 2026 | 9,599 |
Where is Philippeville?
Business sectors: Philippeville
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.6% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15.5% ×3.7
- Professional, scientific and technical11.4% ×0.6
- Construction11.1% ×0.8
- Other service activities8.5% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Philippeville
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Philippeville?
Philippeville has 9,599 residents (2026), ranking 372 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Philippeville?
Philippeville covers 157.3 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Philippeville growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Philippeville went from 9,194 to 9,599, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Philippeville?
Philippeville is in Namur. It belongs to Philippeville (arrondissement). Latitude 50.196, longitude 4.543.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Philippeville?
In Philippeville, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 59.0% (2024), ranking 549 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Philippeville?
In Philippeville, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 62.1% (2024), ranking 506 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Philippeville?
In Philippeville, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,048 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Philippeville?
The nearest to Philippeville are Florennes (7.6 km), Cerfontaine (9.6 km), Walcourt (10 km), Viroinval (14 km), Gerpinnes (16 km).
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