Ans: population and statistics
Ans has a population of 29,268 (2026) across 23.4 km², or 1,253 people per km². It ranks 95 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 29,268 residents
- 23.4 km²
- 1,253 people/km²
- 182 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Ans ranks No. 5 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,048 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built after 2001”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Median disposable income (administrative)”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Administrative poverty risk”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,270 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Saint-Nicolas, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Liège (198,102 residents), 4.4 km away.
Ans in numbers
All indicators for Ans
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 | Ans | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.0% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 247 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.3% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 91 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ans | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 34.6% | – | 34.6% | ranked 281 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 5.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 534 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 82.2% | – | 79.9% | ranked 159 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 13,474 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 103 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.88 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 424 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ans | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 73.7% | – | 76.7% | ranked 344 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ans | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,947 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 176 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66.5 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 510 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 20,235 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 515 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 26,587 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 509 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 230,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 457 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 175,950 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 273 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ans | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.04 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 495 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 26.2% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 67 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Ans | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 12.7% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 100 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 14.8% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 44 of 551 |
Population of Ans over time
Ans had 28,159 residents in 2016 and 29,268 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 28,503 |
| 2022 | 28,625 |
| 2023 | 28,764 |
| 2024 | 28,989 |
| 2025 | 29,110 |
| 2026 | 29,268 |
Where is Ans?
Business sectors: Ans
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.9% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical15.8% ×0.8
- Construction15.7% ×1.1
- Other service activities8.9% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×1.3
- Manufacturing5.2% ×1.1
- Information and communication4.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services4.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Ans
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ans?
Ans has 29,268 residents (2026), ranking 95 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Ans?
Ans covers 23.4 km², with a density of 1,253 people per km².
Is the population of Ans growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ans went from 28,159 to 29,268, a change of +3.9%.
Where is Ans?
Ans is in Liège. It belongs to Liège (arrondissement). Latitude 50.663, longitude 5.520.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Ans?
In Ans, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 5.6% (2024), ranking 534 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
Median disposable income (administrative): what is the figure for Ans?
In Ans, “Median disposable income (administrative)” stands at 26,587 € (2023), ranking 509 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 30,830 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ans?
In Ans, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,048 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ans?
The nearest to Ans are Saint-Nicolas (3.4 km), Awans (4.0 km), Liège (4.4 km), Grâce-Hollogne (4.5 km), Juprelle (6.1 km).
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