Sombreffe: population and statistics
Sombreffe has a population of 8,384 (2026) across 35.9 km², or 234 people per km². It ranks 402 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,384 residents
- 35.9 km²
- 234 people/km²
- 130 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Sombreffe ranks No. 20 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.98 ‰ inh. in Sombreffe, compared with an average of 3.41 ‰ inh. in Namur and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Households without a car: 14.3% in Sombreffe, compared with an average of 22.4% in Namur and 27.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 15.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,079 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,027 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fleurus (23,037 residents), 6.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,316 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Sombreffe in numbers
All indicators for Sombreffe
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 | Sombreffe | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.0% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 469 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.9% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 125 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sombreffe | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 50.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 110 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 13.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 351 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 76.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 431 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,518 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 423 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 0.98 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 551 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sombreffe | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 71.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 386 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sombreffe | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 834 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 404 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99.5 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 313 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,764 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 248 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,199 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 243 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 287,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 320 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sombreffe | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.37 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 72 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 14.3% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 485 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Sombreffe | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.9% | 6.1% | 6.4% | ranked 376 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.7% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 235 of 551 |
Population of Sombreffe over time
Sombreffe had 8,388 residents in 2016 and 8,384 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,433 |
| 2022 | 8,404 |
| 2023 | 8,438 |
| 2024 | 8,388 |
| 2025 | 8,384 |
| 2026 | 8,384 |
Where is Sombreffe?
Business sectors: Sombreffe
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical15.5% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade14.9% ×1.0
- Construction14.4% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.6% ×2.1
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.4% ×1.3
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.3
- Information and communication5.2% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Sombreffe
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sombreffe?
Sombreffe has 8,384 residents (2026), ranking 402 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Sombreffe?
Sombreffe covers 35.9 km², with a density of 234 people per km².
Is the population of Sombreffe growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sombreffe went from 8,388 to 8,384, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Sombreffe?
Sombreffe is in Namur. It belongs to Namur (arrondissement). Latitude 50.517, longitude 4.600.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sombreffe?
In Sombreffe, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.98 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 551 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
Households without a car: what is the figure for Sombreffe?
In Sombreffe, “Households without a car” stands at 14.3% (2025), ranking 485 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 17.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sombreffe?
In Sombreffe, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,079 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sombreffe?
The nearest to Sombreffe are Fleurus (6.0 km), Jemeppe-sur-Sambre (7.3 km), Sambreville (7.4 km), Gembloux (8.1 km), Villers-la-Ville (8.8 km).
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