Aywaille: population and statistics
Aywaille has a population of 12,999 (2026) across 79.9 km², or 163 people per km². It ranks 286 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,999 residents
- 79.9 km²
- 163 people/km²
- 142 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Aywaille ranks No. 24 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,016 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Liège for “Median selling price of apartments”.
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,193 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sprimont, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Chaudfontaine (20,525 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,064 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Aywaille in numbers
All indicators for Aywaille
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 | Aywaille | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.4% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 309 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.6% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 398 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aywaille | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 35.0% | – | 34.6% | ranked 277 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 18.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 155 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 70.2% | – | 79.9% | ranked 505 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,481 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 269 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.32 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 290 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aywaille | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 78.7% | – | 76.7% | ranked 237 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aywaille | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,302 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 289 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.2 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 307 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,310 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 348 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,522 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 399 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 225,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 467 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 283,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 71 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Aywaille | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.23 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 310 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 19.0% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 219 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Aywaille | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.0% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 454 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 10.7% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 109 of 551 |
Population of Aywaille over time
Aywaille had 12,257 residents in 2016 and 12,999 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,607 |
| 2022 | 12,667 |
| 2023 | 12,783 |
| 2024 | 12,880 |
| 2025 | 12,969 |
| 2026 | 12,999 |
Where is Aywaille?
Business sectors: Aywaille
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical15.3% ×0.8
- Construction14.9% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.1% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Aywaille
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aywaille?
Aywaille has 12,999 residents (2026), ranking 286 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Aywaille?
Aywaille covers 79.9 km², with a density of 163 people per km².
Is the population of Aywaille growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aywaille went from 12,257 to 12,999, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Aywaille?
Aywaille is in Liège. It belongs to Liège (arrondissement). Latitude 50.473, longitude 5.674.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Aywaille?
In Aywaille, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 70.2% (2024), ranking 505 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
Median selling price of houses: what is the figure for Aywaille?
In Aywaille, “Median selling price of houses” stands at 225,000 € (2025), ranking 467 of 554 municipalities; the national median is 302,500 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aywaille?
In Aywaille, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,016 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aywaille?
The nearest to Aywaille are Sprimont (3.0 km), Comblain-au-Pont (6.5 km), Ferrières (9.4 km), Esneux (10 km), Anthisnes (11 km).
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