Bassenge: population and statistics
Bassenge has a population of 9,059 (2026) across 38.2 km², or 237 people per km². It ranks 385 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,059 residents
- 38.2 km²
- 237 people/km²
- 74 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Bassenge ranks No. 39 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 82.0 ‰ inh. in Bassenge, compared with an average of 79.4 ‰ inh. in Liège and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,062 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,352 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Riemst (16,890 residents), 5.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,248 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Bassenge in numbers
All indicators for Bassenge
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 | Bassenge | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.0% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 339 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.2% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 313 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bassenge | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 41.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 191 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 12.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 381 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 306 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,198 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 383 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.83 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 428 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bassenge | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 69.0% | – | 76.7% | ranked 426 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bassenge | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 743 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 433 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.0 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 445 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,194 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 358 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,014 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 358 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 257,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 410 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bassenge | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.28 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 217 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.7% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 395 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Bassenge | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.6% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 223 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.1% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 213 of 551 |
Population of Bassenge over time
Bassenge had 8,994 residents in 2016 and 9,059 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,942 |
| 2022 | 8,988 |
| 2023 | 9,052 |
| 2024 | 9,028 |
| 2025 | 9,053 |
| 2026 | 9,059 |
Where is Bassenge?
Business sectors: Bassenge
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction17.1% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade14.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical14.0% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.9% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.3% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.7% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.5% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Bassenge
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bassenge?
Bassenge has 9,059 residents (2026), ranking 385 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Bassenge?
Bassenge covers 38.2 km², with a density of 237 people per km².
Is the population of Bassenge growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bassenge went from 8,994 to 9,059, a change of +0.7%.
Where is Bassenge?
Bassenge is in Liège. It belongs to Liège (arrondissement). Latitude 50.759, longitude 5.609.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bassenge?
In Bassenge, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 82.0 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 445 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Bassenge?
In Bassenge, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 69.0% (2024), ranking 426 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bassenge?
In Bassenge, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,062 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bassenge?
The nearest to Bassenge are Riemst (5.6 km), Visé (6.0 km), Oupeye (6.1 km), Juprelle (7.1 km), Dalhem (8.9 km).
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