Awans: population and statistics
Awans has a population of 9,373 (2026) across 27.2 km², or 344 people per km². It ranks 381 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,373 residents
- 27.2 km²
- 344 people/km²
- 157 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Awans ranks No. 38 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 24.7% in Awans, compared with an average of 20.6% in Liège and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,054 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,812 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grâce-Hollogne (23,353 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,216 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Awans in numbers
All indicators for Awans
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 | Awans | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.7% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 70 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.7% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 393 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Awans | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 34.6% | – | 34.6% | ranked 281 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 14.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 327 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 83.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 89 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,157 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 386 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.28 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 474 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Awans | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 76.7% | – | 76.7% | ranked 281 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Awans | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 979 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 364 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.4 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 259 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,822 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 245 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,496 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 308 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 280,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 341 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Awans | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.35 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 102 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.1% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 440 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Awans | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.4% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 341 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.1% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 213 of 551 |
Population of Awans over time
Awans had 9,240 residents in 2016 and 9,373 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,207 |
| 2022 | 9,152 |
| 2023 | 9,231 |
| 2024 | 9,344 |
| 2025 | 9,373 |
| 2026 | 9,373 |
Where is Awans?
Business sectors: Awans
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical16.0% ×0.8
- Construction14.5% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.4% ×1.8
- Other service activities6.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×1.2
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Awans
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Awans?
Awans has 9,373 residents (2026), ranking 381 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Awans?
Awans covers 27.2 km², with a density of 344 people per km².
Is the population of Awans growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Awans went from 9,240 to 9,373, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Awans?
Awans is in Liège. It belongs to Liège (arrondissement). Latitude 50.667, longitude 5.463.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Awans?
In Awans, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 24.7% (2026), ranking 70 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Awans?
In Awans, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 83.8% (2024), ranking 89 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Awans?
In Awans, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,054 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Awans?
The nearest to Awans are Grâce-Hollogne (3.9 km), Ans (4.0 km), Fexhe-le-Haut-Clocher (4.5 km), Saint-Nicolas (6.2 km), Crisnée (7.1 km).
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