Rochefort: population and statistics
Rochefort has a population of 12,756 (2026) across 166.3 km², or 76.7 people per km². It ranks 292 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,756 residents
- 166.3 km²
- 77 people/km²
- 181 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Rochefort ranks No. 12 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 3.5% in Rochefort, compared with an average of 6.1% in Namur and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,030 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median selling price of apartments”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,297 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tellin, 8.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Andenne (28,239 residents), 37 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,120 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Rochefort in numbers
All indicators for Rochefort
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 | Rochefort | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.3% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 316 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.1% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 208 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rochefort | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 44.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 165 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 13.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 357 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 73.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 470 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,693 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 259 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.26 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 392 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rochefort | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 72.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 367 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rochefort | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,130 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 328 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.6 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 402 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,197 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 476 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 28,559 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 443 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 220,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 475 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 170,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 277 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rochefort | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.15 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 414 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 21.3% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 155 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Rochefort | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.5% | 6.1% | 6.4% | ranked 504 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 10.9% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 101 of 551 |
Population of Rochefort over time
Rochefort had 12,540 residents in 2016 and 12,756 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,648 |
| 2022 | 12,610 |
| 2023 | 12,615 |
| 2024 | 12,716 |
| 2025 | 12,772 |
| 2026 | 12,756 |
Where is Rochefort?
Business sectors: Rochefort
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.8% ×1.1
- Construction12.7% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.4% ×3.0
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.5
- Other service activities8.5% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.1% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.5
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Rochefort
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rochefort?
Rochefort has 12,756 residents (2026), ranking 292 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Rochefort?
Rochefort covers 166.3 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of Rochefort growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rochefort went from 12,540 to 12,756, a change of +1.7%.
Where is Rochefort?
Rochefort is in Namur. It belongs to Dinant (arrondissement). Latitude 50.159, longitude 5.222.
Median selling price of apartments: what is the figure for Rochefort?
In Rochefort, “Median selling price of apartments” stands at 170,000 € (2025), ranking 277 of 299 municipalities; the national median is 249,900 €.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Rochefort?
In Rochefort, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 3.5% (2026), ranking 504 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rochefort?
In Rochefort, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,030 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rochefort?
The nearest to Rochefort are Tellin (8.6 km), Nassogne (9.2 km), Wellin (12 km), Marche-en-Famenne (12 km), Houyet (15 km).
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