Geer: population and statistics
Geer has a population of 3,578 (2026) across 23.6 km², or 152 people per km². It ranks 530 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,578 residents
- 23.6 km²
- 152 people/km²
- 124 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Geer ranks No. 74 by population.
Cars per household: 1.51 in Geer, compared with an average of 1.11 in Liège and 1.07 nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 20.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,088 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Liège for “Buildings built after 2001”.
- “Buildings built after 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Cars per household”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Administrative poverty risk”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,305 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Braives (6,527 residents), 3.9 km away.
Geer in numbers
All indicators for Geer
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 | Geer | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.2% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 535 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.2% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 193 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Geer | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 44.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 168 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 25.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 6 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 243 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 1,484 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 542 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.35 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 465 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Geer | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 78.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 246 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Geer | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 375 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 523 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.8 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 257 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,666 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 118 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 33,029 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 71 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 330,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 206 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Geer | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.51 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 7 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 11.0% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 556 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Geer | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.2% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 518 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.2% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 526 of 551 |
Population of Geer over time
Geer had 3,361 residents in 2016 and 3,578 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,487 |
| 2022 | 3,521 |
| 2023 | 3,559 |
| 2024 | 3,558 |
| 2025 | 3,571 |
| 2026 | 3,578 |
Where is Geer?
Business sectors: Geer
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical20.5% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade13.3% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.5% ×3.0
- Construction10.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.7% ×1.2
- Health and social work6.4% ×1.4
- Other service activities5.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Geer
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Geer?
Geer has 3,578 residents (2026), ranking 530 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Geer?
Geer covers 23.6 km², with a density of 152 people per km².
Is the population of Geer growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Geer went from 3,361 to 3,578, a change of +6.5%.
Where is Geer?
Geer is in Liège. It belongs to Waremme (arrondissement). Latitude 50.667, longitude 5.167.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Geer?
In Geer, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 25.6% (2024), ranking 6 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
Cars per household: what is the figure for Geer?
In Geer, “Cars per household” stands at 1.51 (2025), ranking 7 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 1.25.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Geer?
In Geer, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,088 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Geer?
The nearest to Geer are Braives (3.9 km), Berloz (4.7 km), Hannut (6.3 km), Waremme (6.9 km), Faimes (7.0 km).
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