Fléron: population and statistics
Fléron has a population of 16,451 (2026) across 13.7 km², or 1,203 people per km². It ranks 224 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 16,451 residents
- 13.7 km²
- 1,203 people/km²
- 259 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Fléron ranks No. 17 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 26.0% in Fléron, compared with an average of 20.6% in Liège and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,040 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built after 2001”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,916 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Beyne-Heusay, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Herstal (40,909 residents), 6.5 km away.
Fléron in numbers
All indicators for Fléron
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 | Fléron | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.0% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 33 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.0% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 451 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fléron | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 31.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 310 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 7.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 512 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 82.6% | – | 79.9% | ranked 139 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 8,002 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 217 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.39 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 283 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fléron | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 66.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 469 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fléron | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,062 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 338 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64.6 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 516 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,964 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 437 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 27,731 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 475 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 252,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 417 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 186,350 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 264 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fléron | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.13 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 438 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 22.9% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 123 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Fléron | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 8.6% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 187 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 11.4% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 90 of 551 |
Population of Fléron over time
Fléron had 16,507 residents in 2016 and 16,451 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,214 |
| 2022 | 16,235 |
| 2023 | 16,296 |
| 2024 | 16,380 |
| 2025 | 16,374 |
| 2026 | 16,451 |
Where is Fléron?
Business sectors: Fléron
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.3% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical16.3% ×0.8
- Construction14.1% ×1.0
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.3
- Health and social work5.9% ×1.3
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Fléron
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fléron?
Fléron has 16,451 residents (2026), ranking 224 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Fléron?
Fléron covers 13.7 km², with a density of 1,203 people per km².
Is the population of Fléron growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fléron went from 16,507 to 16,451, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Fléron?
Fléron is in Liège. It belongs to Liège (arrondissement). Latitude 50.617, longitude 5.683.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Fléron?
In Fléron, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 26.0% (2026), ranking 33 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Fléron?
In Fléron, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 7.3% (2024), ranking 512 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fléron?
In Fléron, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,040 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fléron?
The nearest to Fléron are Beyne-Heusay (2.4 km), Soumagne (4.7 km), Trooz (4.8 km), Chaudfontaine (5.1 km), Olne (6.0 km).
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