Flémalle: population and statistics
Flémalle has a population of 27,167 (2026) across 36.6 km², or 743 people per km². It ranks 106 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 27,167 residents
- 36.6 km²
- 743 people/km²
- 84 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Flémalle ranks No. 6 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 58.0 ‰ inh. in Flémalle, compared with an average of 79.4 ‰ inh. in Liège and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,038 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built after 2001”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,122 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seraing (64,764 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,152 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Flémalle in numbers
All indicators for Flémalle
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 | Flémalle | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.9% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 424 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.3% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 91 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Flémalle | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 43.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 183 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 7.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 505 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 202 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 12,765 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 110 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.43 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 457 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Flémalle | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 63.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 494 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Flémalle | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,577 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 237 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58.0 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 535 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 20,551 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 503 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 27,208 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 490 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 205,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 493 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 191,250 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 256 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Flémalle | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.12 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 449 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 23.2% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 113 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Flémalle | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.5% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 229 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 13.2% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 60 of 551 |
Population of Flémalle over time
Flémalle had 26,058 residents in 2016 and 27,167 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,402 |
| 2022 | 26,677 |
| 2023 | 26,850 |
| 2024 | 27,002 |
| 2025 | 27,045 |
| 2026 | 27,167 |
Where is Flémalle?
Business sectors: Flémalle
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.1% ×1.3
- Construction16.9% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical13.3% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.5% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.7% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.3
- Health and social work4.8% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Flémalle
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Flémalle?
Flémalle has 27,167 residents (2026), ranking 106 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Flémalle?
Flémalle covers 36.6 km², with a density of 743 people per km².
Is the population of Flémalle growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Flémalle went from 26,058 to 27,167, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Flémalle?
Flémalle is in Liège. It belongs to Liège (arrondissement). Latitude 50.601, longitude 5.463.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Flémalle?
In Flémalle, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 58.0 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 535 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Flémalle?
In Flémalle, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 7.6% (2024), ranking 505 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Flémalle?
In Flémalle, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,038 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Flémalle?
The nearest to Flémalle are Seraing (3.5 km), Grâce-Hollogne (3.6 km), Engis (3.8 km), Saint-Nicolas (6.1 km), Awans (7.3 km).
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