Amay: population and statistics
Amay has a population of 14,488 (2026) across 27.7 km², or 524 people per km². It ranks 257 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,488 residents
- 27.7 km²
- 524 people/km²
- 70 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Amay ranks No. 21 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 55.1 ‰ inh. in Amay, compared with an average of 79.4 ‰ inh. in Liège and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,056 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,874 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Villers-Le-Bouillet, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Huy (21,913 residents), 7.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,224 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Amay in numbers
All indicators for Amay
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 | Amay | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.8% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 427 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.8% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 138 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Amay | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 50.4% | – | 34.6% | ranked 108 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 10.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 444 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 83.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 95 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,677 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 260 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.51 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 370 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Amay | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 64.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 490 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Amay | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 798 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 415 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55.1 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 543 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,067 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 429 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 28,334 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 455 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 222,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 472 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Amay | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.21 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 339 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 20.5% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 177 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Amay | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.6% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 403 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 10.3% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 120 of 551 |
Population of Amay over time
Amay had 14,182 residents in 2016 and 14,488 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,368 |
| 2022 | 14,448 |
| 2023 | 14,514 |
| 2024 | 14,531 |
| 2025 | 14,494 |
| 2026 | 14,488 |
Where is Amay?
Business sectors: Amay
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.8% ×1.1
- Construction14.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical11.8% ×0.6
- Other service activities10.7% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.3
- Information and communication5.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Amay
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Amay?
Amay has 14,488 residents (2026), ranking 257 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Amay?
Amay covers 27.7 km², with a density of 524 people per km².
Is the population of Amay growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Amay went from 14,182 to 14,488, a change of +2.2%.
Where is Amay?
Amay is in Liège. It belongs to Huy (arrondissement). Latitude 50.548, longitude 5.319.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Amay?
In Amay, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 55.1 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 543 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Amay?
In Amay, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 64.3% (2024), ranking 490 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Amay?
In Amay, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,056 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Amay?
The nearest to Amay are Villers-Le-Bouillet (5.4 km), Verlaine (5.8 km), Saint-Georges-sur-Meuse (6.2 km), Huy (7.0 km), Wanze (7.6 km).
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