Dalhem: population and statistics
Dalhem has a population of 7,700 (2026) across 36.1 km², or 213 people per km². It ranks 419 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,700 residents
- 36.1 km²
- 213 people/km²
- 115 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Dalhem ranks No. 42 by population.
Households without a car: 12.8% in Dalhem, compared with an average of 25.4% in Liège and 27.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 20.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,053 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Households without a car”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,057 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Visé (18,097 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,212 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Dalhem in numbers
All indicators for Dalhem
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 | Dalhem | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.4% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 385 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.1% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 208 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dalhem | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 37.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 251 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 19.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 125 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 82.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 144 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,519 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 422 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.82 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 336 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dalhem | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 82.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 177 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dalhem | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 850 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 399 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110.4 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 212 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,881 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 171 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,924 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 167 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 320,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 232 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dalhem | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.41 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 50 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 12.8% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 527 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Dalhem | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.6% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 325 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.7% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 384 of 551 |
Population of Dalhem over time
Dalhem had 7,280 residents in 2016 and 7,700 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,601 |
| 2022 | 7,649 |
| 2023 | 7,666 |
| 2024 | 7,712 |
| 2025 | 7,711 |
| 2026 | 7,700 |
Where is Dalhem?
Business sectors: Dalhem
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical20.9% ×1.0
- Construction14.7% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade13.9% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.8% ×2.3
- Other service activities6.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.4% ×1.4
- Manufacturing4.5% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Dalhem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dalhem?
Dalhem has 7,700 residents (2026), ranking 419 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Dalhem?
Dalhem covers 36.1 km², with a density of 213 people per km².
Is the population of Dalhem growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dalhem went from 7,280 to 7,700, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Dalhem?
Dalhem is in Liège. It belongs to Liège (arrondissement). Latitude 50.717, longitude 5.717.
Households without a car: what is the figure for Dalhem?
In Dalhem, “Households without a car” stands at 12.8% (2025), ranking 527 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 17.6%.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Dalhem?
In Dalhem, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 19.0% (2024), ranking 125 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dalhem?
In Dalhem, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,053 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dalhem?
The nearest to Dalhem are Visé (3.0 km), Oupeye (5.3 km), Blegny (5.7 km), Voeren (6.0 km), Herstal (8.4 km).
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