Profondeville: population and statistics
Profondeville has a population of 12,287 (2026) across 50.4 km², or 244 people per km². It ranks 302 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,287 residents
- 50.4 km²
- 244 people/km²
- 97 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Profondeville ranks No. 13 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 3.9% in Profondeville, compared with an average of 6.1% in Namur and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 17.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,029 kWh a year here.
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Profondeville in numbers
All indicators for Profondeville
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 | Profondeville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.8% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 270 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.2% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 438 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Profondeville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 41.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 197 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 15.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 282 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.7% | – | 79.9% | ranked 292 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,665 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 306 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.44 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 276 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Profondeville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 78.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 246 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Profondeville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,322 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 284 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.6 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 237 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,680 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 185 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,431 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 221 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 335,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 193 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 210,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 238 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Profondeville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.34 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 112 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.0% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 444 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Profondeville | 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) | 7.8% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 231 of 551 |
Population of Profondeville over time
Profondeville had 12,109 residents in 2016 and 12,287 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,157 |
| 2022 | 12,197 |
| 2023 | 12,349 |
| 2024 | 12,318 |
| 2025 | 12,322 |
| 2026 | 12,287 |
Where is Profondeville?
Business sectors: Profondeville
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical17.2% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade14.7% ×1.0
- Construction14.2% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.1% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.8% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.9% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Profondeville
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Profondeville?
Profondeville has 12,287 residents (2026), ranking 302 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Profondeville?
Profondeville covers 50.4 km², with a density of 244 people per km².
Is the population of Profondeville growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Profondeville went from 12,109 to 12,287, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Profondeville?
Profondeville is in Namur. It belongs to Namur (arrondissement). Latitude 50.377, longitude 4.870.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Profondeville?
In Profondeville, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 3.9% (2026), ranking 462 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
Median selling price of apartments: what is the figure for Profondeville?
In Profondeville, “Median selling price of apartments” stands at 210,000 € (2025), ranking 238 of 299 municipalities; the national median is 249,900 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Profondeville?
In Profondeville, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,029 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Profondeville?
The nearest to Profondeville are Yvoir (5.7 km), Anhée (7.5 km), Namur (10.0 km), Floreffe (10 km), Assesse (11 km).
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