Faimes: population and statistics
Faimes has a population of 4,191 (2026) across 28.5 km², or 147 people per km². It ranks 513 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,191 residents
- 28.5 km²
- 147 people/km²
- 137 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Faimes ranks No. 65 by population.
Households without a car: 10.3% in Faimes, compared with an average of 25.4% in Liège and 27.1% nationally.
Administrative poverty risk: 4.2% in Faimes, compared with an average of 14.1% in Liège and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,085 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Households without a car”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Administrative poverty risk”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,996 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Waremme (15,427 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,340 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Faimes in numbers
All indicators for Faimes
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 | Faimes | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.7% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 480 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.8% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 241 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Faimes | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 47.3% | – | 34.6% | ranked 141 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 19.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 92 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 82.6% | – | 79.9% | ranked 139 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 1,678 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 531 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.67 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 354 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Faimes | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 76.0% | – | 76.7% | ranked 295 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Faimes | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 449 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 499 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.1 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 240 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 27,321 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 87 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 33,752 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 44 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 274,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 370 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Faimes | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.56 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 4 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 10.3% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 562 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Faimes | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.0% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 531 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.2% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 526 of 551 |
Population of Faimes over time
Faimes had 3,911 residents in 2016 and 4,191 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,945 |
| 2022 | 4,026 |
| 2023 | 4,079 |
| 2024 | 4,128 |
| 2025 | 4,192 |
| 2026 | 4,191 |
Where is Faimes?
Business sectors: Faimes
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.0% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade15.6% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.9% ×3.6
- Construction11.4% ×0.8
- Other service activities7.6% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×1.0
- Health and social work4.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Faimes
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Faimes?
Faimes has 4,191 residents (2026), ranking 513 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Faimes?
Faimes covers 28.5 km², with a density of 147 people per km².
Is the population of Faimes growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Faimes went from 3,911 to 4,191, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Faimes?
Faimes is in Liège. It belongs to Waremme (arrondissement). Latitude 50.667, longitude 5.267.
Households without a car: what is the figure for Faimes?
In Faimes, “Households without a car” stands at 10.3% (2025), ranking 562 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 17.6%.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Faimes?
In Faimes, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 4.2% (2023), ranking 526 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Faimes?
In Faimes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,085 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Faimes?
The nearest to Faimes are Waremme (3.9 km), Donceel (4.0 km), Remicourt (5.0 km), Berloz (5.2 km), Geer (7.0 km).