Amel: population and statistics
Amel has a population of 5,646 (2026) across 125.9 km², or 44.9 people per km². It ranks 477 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,646 residents
- 125.9 km²
- 45 people/km²
- 468 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Amel ranks No. 54 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 21.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,002 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built after 2001”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,630 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Büllingen, 7.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sankt Vith (10,191 residents), 8.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,008 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Amel in numbers
All indicators for Amel
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 | Amel | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.5% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 377 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.8% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 241 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Amel | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 23.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 389 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 21.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 45 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 72.6% | – | 79.9% | ranked 473 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,688 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 479 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.14 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 212 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Amel | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 95.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 5 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Amel | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 649 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 452 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114.9 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 164 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,315 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 409 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,624 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 195 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 325,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 219 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Amel | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.32 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 147 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 13.8% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 499 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Amel | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 6.4% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 281 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.1% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 346 of 551 |
Population of Amel over time
Amel had 5,492 residents in 2016 and 5,646 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,523 |
| 2022 | 5,569 |
| 2023 | 5,599 |
| 2024 | 5,612 |
| 2025 | 5,608 |
| 2026 | 5,646 |
Where is Amel?
Business sectors: Amel
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21.4% ×5.1
- Construction14.3% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade12.6% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical11.2% ×0.6
- Manufacturing9.2% ×1.9
- Other service activities5.4% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.9
- Health and social work4.9% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Amel
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Amel?
Amel has 5,646 residents (2026), ranking 477 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Amel?
Amel covers 125.9 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Amel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Amel went from 5,492 to 5,646, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Amel?
Amel is in Liège. It belongs to Verviers (arrondissement). Latitude 50.354, longitude 6.169.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Amel?
In Amel, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 95.1% (2024), ranking 5 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Amel?
In Amel, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 21.6% (2024), ranking 45 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Amel?
In Amel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,002 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Amel?
The nearest to Amel are Büllingen (7.7 km), Waimes (7.9 km), Sankt Vith (8.2 km), Bütgenbach (8.4 km), Malmedy (13 km).
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