Yvoir: population and statistics
Yvoir has a population of 9,212 (2026) across 57.1 km², or 161 people per km². It ranks 382 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,212 residents
- 57.1 km²
- 161 people/km²
- 90 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Namur, Yvoir ranks No. 19 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 21.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,035 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,999 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Anhée, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Namur (115,457 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,140 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Yvoir in numbers
All indicators for Yvoir
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 | Yvoir | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.7% | 21.0% | 21.7% | ranked 361 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.3% | 21.4% | 21.5% | ranked 302 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Yvoir | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 39.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 226 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 13.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 364 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 73.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 470 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,486 | 245,760 | 5,783,434 | ranked 366 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.23 ‰ inh. | 3.41 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 306 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Yvoir | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 76.9% | – | 76.7% | ranked 279 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Yvoir | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 889 | 46,082 | 1,170,010 | ranked 383 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96.5 ‰ inh. | 91.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 340 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,612 € | 22,869 € | 24,247 € | ranked 259 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,883 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 274 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 250,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 420 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Yvoir | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.26 | 1.16 | 1.25 | ranked 258 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 16.6% | 22.4% | 17.6% | ranked 339 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Yvoir | Namur | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.4% | 6.1% | 6.4% | ranked 341 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.8% | 10.5% | 7.0% | ranked 171 of 551 |
Population of Yvoir over time
Yvoir had 9,126 residents in 2016 and 9,212 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,105 |
| 2022 | 9,181 |
| 2023 | 9,233 |
| 2024 | 9,136 |
| 2025 | 9,210 |
| 2026 | 9,212 |
Where is Yvoir?
Business sectors: Yvoir
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical21.0% ×1.0
- Construction14.4% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade13.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.9% ×1.5
- Health and social work6.6% ×1.4
- Other service activities5.7% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.1% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Yvoir
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yvoir?
Yvoir has 9,212 residents (2026), ranking 382 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Yvoir?
Yvoir covers 57.1 km², with a density of 161 people per km².
Is the population of Yvoir growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Yvoir went from 9,126 to 9,212, a change of +0.9%.
Where is Yvoir?
Yvoir is in Namur. It belongs to Dinant (arrondissement). Latitude 50.326, longitude 4.878.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Yvoir?
In Yvoir, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 73.1% (2024), ranking 470 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
Median selling price of houses: what is the figure for Yvoir?
In Yvoir, “Median selling price of houses” stands at 250,000 € (2025), ranking 420 of 554 municipalities; the national median is 302,500 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Yvoir?
In Yvoir, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,035 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Yvoir?
The nearest to Yvoir are Anhée (1.8 km), Profondeville (5.7 km), Dinant (8.1 km), Onhaye (9.0 km), Assesse (11 km).
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