Eupen: population and statistics
Eupen has a population of 20,145 (2026) across 96.0 km², or 210 people per km². It ranks 171 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 20,145 residents
- 96.0 km²
- 210 people/km²
- 271 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Eupen ranks No. 12 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 21.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 995 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median selling price of apartments”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Administrative poverty risk”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,445 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Baelen, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Verviers (56,182 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,980 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Eupen in numbers
All indicators for Eupen
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 | Eupen | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.7% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 277 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.9% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 232 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eupen | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 29.4% | – | 34.6% | ranked 323 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 13.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 351 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 77.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 401 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 10,038 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 157 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.77 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 432 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Eupen | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 90.4% | – | 76.7% | ranked 39 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eupen | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,687 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 217 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.7 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 435 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,148 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 423 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 27,769 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 473 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 275,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 356 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 170,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 277 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eupen | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.04 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 495 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 26.7% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 62 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Eupen | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 17.5% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 58 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 14.9% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 43 of 551 |
Population of Eupen over time
Eupen had 19,338 residents in 2016 and 20,145 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,900 |
| 2022 | 19,874 |
| 2023 | 20,082 |
| 2024 | 20,093 |
| 2025 | 20,053 |
| 2026 | 20,145 |
Where is Eupen?
Business sectors: Eupen
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical21.7% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade17.5% ×1.2
- Construction9.7% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.8% ×1.4
- Other service activities6.6% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.1% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Eupen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eupen?
Eupen has 20,145 residents (2026), ranking 171 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Eupen?
Eupen covers 96.0 km², with a density of 210 people per km².
Is the population of Eupen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Eupen went from 19,338 to 20,145, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Eupen?
Eupen is in Liège. It belongs to Verviers (arrondissement). Latitude 50.633, longitude 6.033.
Median selling price of apartments: what is the figure for Eupen?
In Eupen, “Median selling price of apartments” stands at 170,000 € (2025), ranking 277 of 299 municipalities; the national median is 249,900 €.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Eupen?
In Eupen, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 90.4% (2024), ranking 39 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eupen?
In Eupen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 995 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eupen?
The nearest to Eupen are Baelen (4.4 km), Welkenraedt (5.3 km), Lontzen (6.0 km), Limbourg (7.0 km), Kelmis (7.8 km).
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