Walcourt: population and statistics
Walcourt has a population of 18,338 (2026) across 123.6 km², or 148 people per km². It ranks 196 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 18,338 residents
- 123.6 km²
- 148 people/km²
- 198 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Walcourt ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 3.8% in Walcourt, compared with an average of 6.1% in Namur and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,065 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,317 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes, 8.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Châtelet (35,975 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,260 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Walcourt in numbers
All indicators for Walcourt
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 | Walcourt | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 212 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.1% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 445 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Walcourt | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 44.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 163 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 13.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 357 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 76.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 411 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 8,659 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 196 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.08 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 407 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Walcourt | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 68.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 438 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Walcourt | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,696 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 213 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.5 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 383 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,761 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 319 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,036 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 355 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 228,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 462 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Walcourt | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.30 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 184 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.5% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 410 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Walcourt | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.8% | 6.1% | 6.4% | ranked 475 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.4% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 193 of 551 |
Population of Walcourt over time
Walcourt had 18,390 residents in 2016 and 18,338 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,355 |
| 2022 | 18,429 |
| 2023 | 18,398 |
| 2024 | 18,465 |
| 2025 | 18,353 |
| 2026 | 18,338 |
Where is Walcourt?
Business sectors: Walcourt
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.7% ×1.0
- Construction14.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical14.0% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.0% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.6% ×2.0
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.3
- Health and social work5.1% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Walcourt
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Walcourt?
Walcourt has 18,338 residents (2026), ranking 196 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Walcourt?
Walcourt covers 123.6 km², with a density of 148 people per km².
Is the population of Walcourt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Walcourt went from 18,390 to 18,338, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Walcourt?
Walcourt is in Namur. It belongs to Philippeville (arrondissement). Latitude 50.252, longitude 4.432.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Walcourt?
In Walcourt, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 3.8% (2026), ranking 475 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
Median selling price of houses: what is the figure for Walcourt?
In Walcourt, “Median selling price of houses” stands at 228,500 € (2025), ranking 462 of 554 municipalities; the national median is 302,500 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Walcourt?
In Walcourt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,065 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Walcourt?
The nearest to Walcourt are Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes (8.1 km), Cerfontaine (9.5 km), Philippeville (10 km), Gerpinnes (12 km), Florennes (12 km).
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