Scientific research and development: the largest employers in Namur province
As of 12 Nov 2026, 23 companies in Scientific research and development (NACE 72) in Namur province report employees in recent accounts (financial years 2024 to 2026). The 10 largest employers account for 337.2 FTE, out of 363.2 for all of them; median headcount is 4 FTE. Natagora leads with 140.7 FTE (financial year 2025).
Top 23 · Scientific research and development · Namur province
Ranked by average headcount (FTE) reported in the latest filed accounts (accounts less than 3 years old).
Ranking based on each company's own annual accounts (statutory, not consolidated): a subsidiary and its parent appear separately, and the ranking differs from lists based on consolidated group accounts. Headcount reported by the company for all its sites: the jobs may be located elsewhere.
“—”: not published. Small companies (micro and abridged accounts) do not have to publish their revenue.
Scientific research and development across Belgium → All sectors · Namur province →
Other sectors · Namur province
- 01 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities168
- 02 Forestry and logging52
- 08 Other mining and quarrying19
- 10 Manufacture of food products153
- 11 Manufacture of beverages20
- 16 Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials39
- 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media25
- 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products18
- 22 Manufacture of rubber and plastic products15
- 23 Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products34
- 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment104
- 26 Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products12
- 27 Manufacture of electrical equipment19
- 28 Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.29
- 29 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers11
- 31 Manufacture of furniture17
- 32 Other manufacturing26
- 33 Repair, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment43
- 38 Waste collection, recovery and disposal activities24
- 41 Construction of residential and non-residential buildings254
- 42 Civil engineering33
- 43 Specialised construction activities785
- 46 Wholesale trade383
- 47 Retail trade945
- 49 Land transport and transport via pipelines120
- 52 Warehousing, storage and support activities for transportation24
- 55 Accommodation80
- 56 Food and beverage service activities526
- 58 Publishing activities14
- 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities12
- 62 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities113
- 64 Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding52
- 66 Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities137
- 68 Real estate activities150
- 69 Legal and accounting activities227
- 70 Activities of head offices and management consultancy117
- 71 Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis91
- 73 Activities of advertising, market research and public relations36
- 74 Other professional, scientific and technical activities20
- 75 Veterinary activities24
- 77 Rental and leasing activities19
- 78 Employment activities23
- 79 Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities17
- 81 Services to buildings and landscape activities120
- 82 Office administrative, office support and other business support activities30
- 85 Education98
- 86 Human health activities232
- 87 Residential care activities94
- 88 Social work activities without accommodation68
- 90 Arts creation and performing arts activities23
- 91 Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities17
- 93 Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities49
- 94 Activities of membership organisations78
- 95 Repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles83
- 96 Personal service activities111
Municipalities with the most companies in the sector · Namur province
- 5032 Gembloux (Bossière, Bothey, Corroy-Le-Château, …)9
- 5030 Gembloux (Beuzet, Ernage, Grand-Manil, …)5
- 5100 Namur (Dave, Jambes, Naninne, …)5
- 5020 Namur (Champion, Daussoulx, Flawinne, …)4
- 5300 Andenne (Bonneville, Coutisse, Landenne, …)4
- 5340 Gesves (Faulx-Les-Tombes, Haltinne, Mozet, …)3
- 5060 Sambreville (Arsimont, Auvelais, Falisolle, …)2
- 5310 Éghezée (Aische-En-Refail, Bolinne, Boneffe, …)2
- 5380 Fernelmont (Bierwart, Cortil-Wodon, Forville, …)2
- 5500 Dinant (Anseremme, Bouvignes-Sur-Meuse, Dréhance, …)2
- 5590 Ciney (Achêne, Braibant, Chevetogne, …)2
- 5000 Namur (Beez)1
Frequently asked questions
Which is the largest employer in Scientific research and development in Namur province?
Among companies, Natagora, with 140.7 full-time equivalents reported (financial year 2025).
Are all the jobs located in the area?
Not necessarily: headcount is reported by the company for all its sites, and the company is ranked by the address of its registered office. 23 out of 55 companies in the sector report employees there.
Why does this ranking differ from other lists?
It uses each company's annual accounts as filed with the National Bank, not consolidated group accounts. A holding, a subsidiary or a purchasing entity can therefore appear separately. Only companies whose latest accounts are less than 3 years old are ranked.
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Open the full file →Active companies (legal entities) that have filed at least one set of annual accounts, based on the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises and the National Bank of Belgium. The sector is the main activity in the register; the municipality is that of the registered office. Data updated on 12 Nov 2026.