Somme-Leuze: population and statistics
Somme-Leuze has a population of 6,293 (2026) across 95.2 km², or 66.1 people per km². It ranks 455 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,293 residents
- 95.2 km²
- 66 people/km²
- 191 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Somme-Leuze ranks No. 27 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 3.0% in Somme-Leuze, compared with an average of 6.1% in Namur and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 19.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,037 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Namur for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Namur for “Buildings built after 2001”.
- “Buildings built after 2001”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Households without a car”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,339 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times lower than the national average.
Somme-Leuze in numbers
All indicators for Somme-Leuze
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 | Somme-Leuze | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.0% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 507 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.8% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 138 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Somme-Leuze | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 25.8% | – | 34.6% | ranked 362 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 23.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 15 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 61.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 542 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,440 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 428 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 9.31 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 24 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Somme-Leuze | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 67.7% | – | 76.7% | ranked 447 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Somme-Leuze | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 699 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 440 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.1 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 205 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,308 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 411 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,210 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 339 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 190,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 506 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Somme-Leuze | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.33 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 131 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 12.7% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 529 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Somme-Leuze | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.0% | 6.1% | 6.4% | ranked 531 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.2% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 209 of 551 |
Population of Somme-Leuze over time
Somme-Leuze had 5,411 residents in 2016 and 6,293 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,880 |
| 2022 | 5,975 |
| 2023 | 6,019 |
| 2024 | 6,099 |
| 2025 | 6,191 |
| 2026 | 6,293 |
Where is Somme-Leuze?
Business sectors: Somme-Leuze
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction19.8% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.2% ×3.4
- Wholesale and retail trade14.2% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×1.4
- Other service activities6.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Somme-Leuze
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Somme-Leuze?
Somme-Leuze has 6,293 residents (2026), ranking 455 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Somme-Leuze?
Somme-Leuze covers 95.2 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Somme-Leuze growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Somme-Leuze went from 5,411 to 6,293, a change of +16.3%.
Where is Somme-Leuze?
Somme-Leuze is in Namur. It belongs to Dinant (arrondissement). Latitude 50.333, longitude 5.367.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Somme-Leuze?
In Somme-Leuze, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 23.4% (2024), ranking 15 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Somme-Leuze?
In Somme-Leuze, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 3.0% (2026), ranking 531 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Somme-Leuze?
In Somme-Leuze, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,037 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Somme-Leuze?
The nearest to Somme-Leuze are Durbuy (6.7 km), Hotton (9.2 km), Clavier (9.3 km), Havelange (10.0 km), Marche-en-Famenne (12 km).
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