Jalhay: population and statistics
Jalhay has a population of 8,833 (2026) across 106.9 km², or 82.6 people per km². It ranks 388 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,833 residents
- 106.9 km²
- 83 people/km²
- 386 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Jalhay ranks No. 40 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 2.6% in Jalhay, compared with an average of 11.6% in Liège and 13.8% nationally.
Households without a car: 12.3% in Jalhay, compared with an average of 25.4% in Liège and 27.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 16.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 977 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Households without a car”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,976 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Limbourg, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Verviers (56,182 residents), 8.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,908 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Jalhay in numbers
All indicators for Jalhay
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 | Jalhay | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.5% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 133 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.2% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 438 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jalhay | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 35.6% | – | 34.6% | ranked 267 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 17.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 208 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 202 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,092 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 389 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.30 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 200 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jalhay | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 84.0% | – | 76.7% | ranked 144 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jalhay | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,098 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 333 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 124.3 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 104 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,419 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 134 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,272 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 135 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 350,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 162 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Jalhay | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.43 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 40 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 12.3% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 537 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Jalhay | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 2.6% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 551 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.7% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 384 of 551 |
Population of Jalhay over time
Jalhay had 8,566 residents in 2016 and 8,833 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,679 |
| 2022 | 8,700 |
| 2023 | 8,759 |
| 2024 | 8,777 |
| 2025 | 8,770 |
| 2026 | 8,833 |
Where is Jalhay?
Business sectors: Jalhay
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction16.4% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical14.8% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade13.0% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.8% ×2.3
- Administrative and support services8.2% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.7% ×1.4
- Other service activities6.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.7% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Jalhay
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jalhay?
Jalhay has 8,833 residents (2026), ranking 388 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Jalhay?
Jalhay covers 106.9 km², with a density of 83 people per km².
Is the population of Jalhay growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jalhay went from 8,566 to 8,833, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Jalhay?
Jalhay is in Liège. It belongs to Verviers (arrondissement). Latitude 50.557, longitude 5.964.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Jalhay?
In Jalhay, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 2.6% (2026), ranking 551 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
Households without a car: what is the figure for Jalhay?
In Jalhay, “Households without a car” stands at 12.3% (2025), ranking 537 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 17.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jalhay?
In Jalhay, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 977 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jalhay?
The nearest to Jalhay are Limbourg (6.3 km), Baelen (8.1 km), Verviers (8.6 km), Eupen (9.8 km), Spa (10 km).
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