Sambreville: population and statistics
Sambreville has a population of 28,587 (2026) across 34.3 km², or 834 people per km². It ranks 99 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 28,587 residents
- 34.3 km²
- 834 people/km²
- 113 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Sambreville ranks No. 2 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,067 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Namur for “Population density”.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built after 2001”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,800 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Farciennes, 4.3 km away.
Sambreville in numbers
All indicators for Sambreville
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 | Sambreville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.6% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 370 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.7% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 260 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sambreville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 53.8% | – | 34.6% | ranked 76 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 7.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 516 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 78.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 341 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 13,195 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 105 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.89 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 497 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sambreville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 57.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 535 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sambreville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,851 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 195 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64.7 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 515 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 20,776 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 491 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 27,269 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 487 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 230,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 457 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 180,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 268 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sambreville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.09 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 475 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 25.2% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 81 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Sambreville | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.9% | 6.1% | 6.4% | ranked 207 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 12.4% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 69 of 551 |
Population of Sambreville over time
Sambreville had 27,887 residents in 2016 and 28,587 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 28,318 |
| 2022 | 28,254 |
| 2023 | 28,392 |
| 2024 | 28,615 |
| 2025 | 28,638 |
| 2026 | 28,587 |
Where is Sambreville?
Business sectors: Sambreville
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.7% ×1.5
- Construction16.2% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical10.8% ×0.5
- Other service activities10.4% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×1.2
- Manufacturing5.2% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.2% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Sambreville
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sambreville?
Sambreville has 28,587 residents (2026), ranking 99 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Sambreville?
Sambreville covers 34.3 km², with a density of 834 people per km².
Is the population of Sambreville growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sambreville went from 27,887 to 28,587, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Sambreville?
Sambreville is in Namur. It belongs to Namur (arrondissement). Latitude 50.450, longitude 4.600.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Sambreville?
In Sambreville, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 57.8% (2024), ranking 535 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Sambreville?
In Sambreville, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 7.1% (2024), ranking 516 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sambreville?
In Sambreville, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,067 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sambreville?
The nearest to Sambreville are Farciennes (4.3 km), Aiseau-Presles (4.4 km), Jemeppe-sur-Sambre (5.1 km), Fleurus (6.0 km), Châtelet (7.4 km).
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