Donceel: population and statistics
Donceel has a population of 3,127 (2026) across 23.4 km², or 133 people per km². It ranks 543 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,127 residents
- 23.4 km²
- 133 people/km²
- 148 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Donceel ranks No. 81 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 2.9% in Donceel, compared with an average of 11.6% in Liège and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 15.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,078 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Households without a car”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,284 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Remicourt (5,948 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,312 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Donceel in numbers
All indicators for Donceel
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 | Donceel | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.1% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 504 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.9% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 363 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Donceel | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 48.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 125 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 16.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 213 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.6% | – | 79.9% | ranked 302 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 1,409 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 549 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.92 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 229 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Donceel | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 77.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 258 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Donceel | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 368 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 525 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117.7 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 143 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 27,417 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 84 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 33,045 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 69 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 334,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 200 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Donceel | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.44 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 34 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 11.6% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 546 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Donceel | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 2.9% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 539 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.1% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 441 of 551 |
Population of Donceel over time
Donceel had 3,032 residents in 2016 and 3,127 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,108 |
| 2022 | 3,120 |
| 2023 | 3,144 |
| 2024 | 3,119 |
| 2025 | 3,128 |
| 2026 | 3,127 |
Where is Donceel?
Business sectors: Donceel
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical15.2% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade14.9% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.8% ×3.1
- Construction11.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.2% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.2% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Donceel
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Donceel?
Donceel has 3,127 residents (2026), ranking 543 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Donceel?
Donceel covers 23.4 km², with a density of 133 people per km².
Is the population of Donceel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Donceel went from 3,032 to 3,127, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Donceel?
Donceel is in Liège. It belongs to Waremme (arrondissement). Latitude 50.650, longitude 5.317.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Donceel?
In Donceel, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 2.9% (2026), ranking 539 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Donceel?
In Donceel, “Number of dwellings” stands at 1,409 (2024), ranking 549 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Donceel?
In Donceel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,078 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Donceel?
The nearest to Donceel are Remicourt (3.9 km), Faimes (4.0 km), Verlaine (5.6 km), Saint-Georges-sur-Meuse (6.0 km), Fexhe-le-Haut-Clocher (6.2 km).
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