Lierneux: population and statistics
Lierneux has a population of 3,646 (2026) across 92.3 km², or 39.5 people per km². It ranks 527 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,646 residents
- 92.3 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 422 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Lierneux ranks No. 72 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 3.4% in Lierneux, compared with an average of 11.6% in Liège and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 18.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,006 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,933 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vielsalm (7,888 residents), 8.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,024 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Lierneux in numbers
All indicators for Lierneux
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 | Lierneux | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.4% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 445 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.8% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 377 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lierneux | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 39.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 218 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 16.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 239 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 70.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 507 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 1,940 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 521 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.91 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 419 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lierneux | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 65.4% | – | 76.7% | ranked 483 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lierneux | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 428 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 505 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117.4 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 145 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,168 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 419 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,910 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 367 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 260,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 395 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lierneux | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.27 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 241 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 16.9% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 324 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Lierneux | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.4% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 508 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.7% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 177 of 551 |
Population of Lierneux over time
Lierneux had 3,584 residents in 2016 and 3,646 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,564 |
| 2022 | 3,579 |
| 2023 | 3,637 |
| 2024 | 3,644 |
| 2025 | 3,611 |
| 2026 | 3,646 |
Where is Lierneux?
Business sectors: Lierneux
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18.7% ×4.5
- Construction18.2% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical11.2% ×0.6
- Wholesale and retail trade11.0% ×0.7
- Other service activities6.8% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.1% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Lierneux
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lierneux?
Lierneux has 3,646 residents (2026), ranking 527 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Lierneux?
Lierneux covers 92.3 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Lierneux growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lierneux went from 3,584 to 3,646, a change of +1.7%.
Where is Lierneux?
Lierneux is in Liège. It belongs to Verviers (arrondissement). Latitude 50.285, longitude 5.793.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Lierneux?
In Lierneux, “Number of dwellings” stands at 1,940 (2024), ranking 521 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Lierneux?
In Lierneux, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 3.4% (2026), ranking 508 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lierneux?
In Lierneux, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,006 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lierneux?
The nearest to Lierneux are Vielsalm (8.9 km), Manhay (9.5 km), Trois-Ponts (11 km), Stoumont (14 km), Gouvy (15 km).
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