Büllingen: population and statistics
Büllingen has a population of 5,479 (2026) across 150.7 km², or 36.4 people per km². It ranks 483 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,479 residents
- 150.7 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 616 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Büllingen ranks No. 58 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 21.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 998 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Liège for “Elevation”.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,102 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bütgenbach, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sankt Vith (10,191 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,992 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Büllingen in numbers
All indicators for Büllingen
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 | Büllingen | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.0% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 166 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.6% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 398 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Büllingen | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 19.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 463 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 19.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 114 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 71.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 489 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,853 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 462 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 | Büllingen | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 94.0% | – | 76.7% | ranked 9 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Büllingen | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 657 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 449 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 119.9 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 129 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,019 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 433 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,686 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 384 of 551 |
Transport
| Indicator | Büllingen | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.25 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 276 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.4% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 418 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Büllingen | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 9.8% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 148 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.8% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 290 of 551 |
Population of Büllingen over time
Büllingen had 5,484 residents in 2016 and 5,479 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,455 |
| 2022 | 5,475 |
| 2023 | 5,510 |
| 2024 | 5,544 |
| 2025 | 5,533 |
| 2026 | 5,479 |
Where is Büllingen?
Business sectors: Büllingen
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21.3% ×5.1
- Professional, scientific and technical14.5% ×0.7
- Construction13.1% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade12.2% ×0.8
- Manufacturing8.2% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×1.4
- Other service activities5.3% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services4.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Büllingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Büllingen?
Büllingen has 5,479 residents (2026), ranking 483 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Büllingen?
Büllingen covers 150.7 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Büllingen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Büllingen went from 5,484 to 5,479, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Büllingen?
Büllingen is in Liège. It belongs to Verviers (arrondissement). Latitude 50.400, longitude 6.250.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Büllingen?
In Büllingen, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 94.0% (2024), ranking 9 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Büllingen?
In Büllingen, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 71.5% (2024), ranking 489 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Büllingen?
In Büllingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 998 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Büllingen?
The nearest to Büllingen are Bütgenbach (4.4 km), Amel (7.7 km), Waimes (9.6 km), Sankt Vith (15 km), Malmedy (16 km).
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