Hamoir: population and statistics
Hamoir has a population of 3,778 (2026) across 27.8 km², or 136 people per km². It ranks 525 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,778 residents
- 27.8 km²
- 136 people/km²
- 138 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Hamoir ranks No. 71 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,015 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,887 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ouffet, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Durbuy (11,364 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,060 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Hamoir in numbers
All indicators for Hamoir
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 | Hamoir | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 212 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.7% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 474 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hamoir | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 47.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 136 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 10.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 464 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 75.6% | – | 79.9% | ranked 437 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 1,963 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 519 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.76 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 342 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hamoir | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 68.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 432 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hamoir | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 330 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 534 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.3 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 413 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,917 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 375 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,220 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 413 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 227,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 466 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hamoir | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.20 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 356 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 20.2% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 186 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Hamoir | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.2% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 436 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 10.4% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 118 of 551 |
Population of Hamoir over time
Hamoir had 3,883 residents in 2016 and 3,778 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,860 |
| 2022 | 3,789 |
| 2023 | 3,806 |
| 2024 | 3,780 |
| 2025 | 3,776 |
| 2026 | 3,778 |
Where is Hamoir?
Business sectors: Hamoir
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.2% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical13.7% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.9% ×2.6
- Construction10.6% ×0.8
- Other service activities8.2% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.2
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.5% ×1.4
- Manufacturing4.9% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Hamoir
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hamoir?
Hamoir has 3,778 residents (2026), ranking 525 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Hamoir?
Hamoir covers 27.8 km², with a density of 136 people per km².
Is the population of Hamoir growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hamoir went from 3,883 to 3,778, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Hamoir?
Hamoir is in Liège. It belongs to Huy (arrondissement). Latitude 50.433, longitude 5.533.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Hamoir?
In Hamoir, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 330 (2024), ranking 534 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Hamoir?
In Hamoir, “Number of dwellings” stands at 1,963 (2024), ranking 519 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hamoir?
In Hamoir, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,015 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hamoir?
The nearest to Hamoir are Ouffet (4.7 km), Comblain-au-Pont (5.1 km), Anthisnes (5.4 km), Ferrières (6.4 km), Durbuy (11 km).
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