Crisnée: population and statistics
Crisnée has a population of 3,595 (2026) across 17.0 km², or 212 people per km². It ranks 528 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,595 residents
- 17.0 km²
- 212 people/km²
- 119 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Crisnée ranks No. 73 by population.
Households without a car: 12.6% in Crisnée, compared with an average of 25.4% in Liège and 27.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 16.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,079 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Households without a car”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 20”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,377 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Herstappe, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Remicourt (5,948 residents), 6.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,316 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Crisnée in numbers
All indicators for Crisnée
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 | Crisnée | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.1% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 333 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 18.8% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 527 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crisnée | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 34.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 279 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 19.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 114 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.7% | – | 79.9% | ranked 178 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 1,554 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 539 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.89 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 327 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Crisnée | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 76.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 280 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crisnée | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 374 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 524 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.0 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 266 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,672 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 116 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,998 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 260 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 260,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 395 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Crisnée | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.43 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 40 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 12.6% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 534 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Crisnée | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.1% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 445 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.4% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 411 of 551 |
Population of Crisnée over time
Crisnée had 3,254 residents in 2016 and 3,595 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,496 |
| 2022 | 3,517 |
| 2023 | 3,540 |
| 2024 | 3,539 |
| 2025 | 3,573 |
| 2026 | 3,595 |
Where is Crisnée?
Business sectors: Crisnée
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical16.9% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade12.1% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.5% ×2.5
- Construction9.1% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.1% ×1.4
- Health and social work6.2% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.9
- Transport and storage4.8% ×1.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Crisnée
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crisnée?
Crisnée has 3,595 residents (2026), ranking 528 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Crisnée?
Crisnée covers 17.0 km², with a density of 212 people per km².
Is the population of Crisnée growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Crisnée went from 3,254 to 3,595, a change of +10.5%.
Where is Crisnée?
Crisnée is in Liège. It belongs to Waremme (arrondissement). Latitude 50.717, longitude 5.400.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Crisnée?
In Crisnée, “Number of dwellings” stands at 1,554 (2024), ranking 539 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
Households without a car: what is the figure for Crisnée?
In Crisnée, “Households without a car” stands at 12.6% (2025), ranking 534 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 17.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Crisnée?
In Crisnée, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,079 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Crisnée?
The nearest to Crisnée are Herstappe (2.1 km), Oreye (3.0 km), Fexhe-le-Haut-Clocher (5.6 km), Remicourt (6.0 km), Awans (7.1 km).
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