Orp-Jauche: population and statistics
Orp-Jauche has a population of 9,176 (2026) across 50.8 km², or 181 people per km². It ranks 383 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,176 residents
- 50.8 km²
- 181 people/km²
- 93 m
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Walloon Brabant, Orp-Jauche ranks No. 18 by population.
Cars per household: 1.47 in Orp-Jauche, compared with an average of 1.30 in Walloon Brabant and 1.07 nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,105 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Cars per household”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,115 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ramillies, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Jodoigne (15,030 residents), 6.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,420 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Orp-Jauche in numbers
All indicators for Orp-Jauche
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 | Orp-Jauche | Walloon Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.2% | 21.6% | 21.7% | ranked 459 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.7% | 21.8% | 21.5% | ranked 148 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Orp-Jauche | Walloon Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 54.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 71 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 14.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 317 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 83.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 104 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,697 | 188,756 | 5,783,434 | ranked 414 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.92 ‰ inh. | 2.52 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 325 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Orp-Jauche | Walloon Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 68.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 435 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Orp-Jauche | Walloon Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 875 | 50,462 | 1,170,010 | ranked 390 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.4 ‰ inh. | 121.0 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 353 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,211 € | 26,721 € | 24,247 € | ranked 224 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,406 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 225 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 311,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 256 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Orp-Jauche | Walloon Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.47 | 1.30 | 1.25 | ranked 18 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 13.0% | 18.5% | 17.6% | ranked 519 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Orp-Jauche | Walloon Brabant | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.9% | 10.7% | 6.4% | ranked 376 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.9% | 8.3% | 7.0% | ranked 284 of 551 |
Population of Orp-Jauche over time
Orp-Jauche had 8,756 residents in 2016 and 9,176 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,001 |
| 2022 | 9,048 |
| 2023 | 9,097 |
| 2024 | 9,094 |
| 2025 | 9,092 |
| 2026 | 9,176 |
Where is Orp-Jauche?
Business sectors: Orp-Jauche
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.2% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade13.0% ×0.9
- Construction11.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.0% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.0% ×1.9
- Information and communication7.5% ×1.4
- Other service activities7.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.5% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Orp-Jauche
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Orp-Jauche?
Orp-Jauche has 9,176 residents (2026), ranking 383 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Orp-Jauche?
Orp-Jauche covers 50.8 km², with a density of 181 people per km².
Is the population of Orp-Jauche growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Orp-Jauche went from 8,756 to 9,176, a change of +4.8%.
Where is Orp-Jauche?
Orp-Jauche is in Walloon Brabant. It belongs to Nivelles (arrondissement). Latitude 50.683, longitude 4.950.
Cars per household: what is the figure for Orp-Jauche?
In Orp-Jauche, “Cars per household” stands at 1.47 (2025), ranking 18 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 1.25.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Orp-Jauche?
In Orp-Jauche, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 54.1% (2024), ranking 71 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Orp-Jauche?
In Orp-Jauche, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,105 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Orp-Jauche?
The nearest to Orp-Jauche are Ramillies (5.8 km), Lincent (6.9 km), Jodoigne (6.9 km), Hélécine (7.8 km), Wasseiges (8.2 km).
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