Dison: population and statistics
Dison has a population of 15,346 (2026) across 14.0 km², or 1,098 people per km². It ranks 238 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 15,346 residents
- 14.0 km²
- 1,098 people/km²
- 259 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Dison ranks No. 19 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 20: 28.0% in Dison, compared with an average of 22.2% in Liège and 21.8% nationally.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: 15,516 € in Dison, compared with an average of 21,639 € in Liège and 23,352 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,031 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Liège for “Share of inhabitants under 20”.
- Number 1 in Liège for “Administrative poverty risk”.
- “Share of inhabitants under 20”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Net taxable income per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Administrative poverty risk”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,957 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times the national average.
Dison in numbers
All indicators for Dison
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 | Dison | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.7% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 543 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 28.0% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 2 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dison | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 55.4% | – | 34.6% | ranked 59 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 7.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 514 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 77.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 404 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,958 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 245 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.95 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 490 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dison | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 60.7% | – | 76.7% | ranked 522 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dison | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 775 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 421 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50.5 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 551 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 15,516 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 560 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 23,710 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 543 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 220,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 475 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 145,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 293 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dison | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 0.99 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 517 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 30.7% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 37 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Dison | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 13.9% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 86 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 24.1% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 8 of 551 |
Population of Dison over time
Dison had 15,124 residents in 2016 and 15,346 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,131 |
| 2022 | 15,207 |
| 2023 | 15,249 |
| 2024 | 15,260 |
| 2025 | 15,226 |
| 2026 | 15,346 |
Where is Dison?
Business sectors: Dison
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.3% ×1.5
- Construction18.3% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.4
- Other service activities8.5% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.9% ×1.4
- Manufacturing7.6% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.3% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Dison
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dison?
Dison has 15,346 residents (2026), ranking 238 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Dison?
Dison covers 14.0 km², with a density of 1,098 people per km².
Is the population of Dison growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dison went from 15,124 to 15,346, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Dison?
Dison is in Liège. It belongs to Verviers (arrondissement). Latitude 50.617, longitude 5.850.
Share of inhabitants under 20: what is the figure for Dison?
In Dison, “Share of inhabitants under 20” stands at 28.0% (2026), ranking 2 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.5%.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Dison?
In Dison, “Net taxable income per inhabitant” stands at 15,516 € (2023), ranking 560 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 24,247 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dison?
In Dison, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,031 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dison?
The nearest to Dison are Thimister-Clermont (3.7 km), Verviers (3.7 km), Herve (4.0 km), Pepinster (6.0 km), Limbourg (6.4 km).
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