Beyne-Heusay: population and statistics
Beyne-Heusay has a population of 11,978 (2026) across 7.3 km², or 1,643 people per km². It ranks 311 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,978 residents
- 7.3 km²
- 1,643 people/km²
- 232 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Beyne-Heusay ranks No. 28 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.19 ‰ inh. in Beyne-Heusay, compared with an average of 2.72 ‰ inh. in Liège and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 56.7 ‰ inh. in Beyne-Heusay, compared with an average of 79.4 ‰ inh. in Liège and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,039 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,021 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fléron, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Chaudfontaine (20,525 residents), 3.9 km away.
Beyne-Heusay in numbers
All indicators for Beyne-Heusay
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 | Beyne-Heusay | 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) | 22.9% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 125 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beyne-Heusay | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 44.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 168 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 6.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 532 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 84.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 79 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,532 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 311 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.19 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 542 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Beyne-Heusay | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 61.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 517 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beyne-Heusay | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 679 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 446 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56.7 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 537 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 20,706 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 495 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 27,365 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 483 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 215,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 485 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Beyne-Heusay | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.12 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 449 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 23.4% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 106 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Beyne-Heusay | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 9.5% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 156 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 12.9% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 62 of 551 |
Population of Beyne-Heusay over time
Beyne-Heusay had 12,096 residents in 2016 and 11,978 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,962 |
| 2022 | 11,948 |
| 2023 | 11,996 |
| 2024 | 12,018 |
| 2025 | 11,977 |
| 2026 | 11,978 |
Where is Beyne-Heusay?
Business sectors: Beyne-Heusay
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.6% ×1.3
- Construction16.5% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical15.0% ×0.7
- Other service activities12.2% ×1.8
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.3% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Beyne-Heusay
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beyne-Heusay?
Beyne-Heusay has 11,978 residents (2026), ranking 311 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Beyne-Heusay?
Beyne-Heusay covers 7.3 km², with a density of 1,643 people per km².
Is the population of Beyne-Heusay growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Beyne-Heusay went from 12,096 to 11,978, a change of −1.0%.
Where is Beyne-Heusay?
Beyne-Heusay is in Liège. It belongs to Liège (arrondissement). Latitude 50.617, longitude 5.650.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Beyne-Heusay?
In Beyne-Heusay, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.19 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 542 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Beyne-Heusay?
In Beyne-Heusay, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 56.7 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 537 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Beyne-Heusay?
In Beyne-Heusay, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,039 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Beyne-Heusay?
The nearest to Beyne-Heusay are Fléron (2.4 km), Chaudfontaine (3.9 km), Trooz (5.5 km), Herstal (5.5 km), Liège (6.2 km).
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