Limbourg: population and statistics
Limbourg has a population of 5,669 (2026) across 24.6 km², or 230 people per km². It ranks 476 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,669 residents
- 24.6 km²
- 230 people/km²
- 280 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Limbourg ranks No. 53 by population.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,015 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,451 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Baelen, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Welkenraedt (10,531 residents), 5.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,060 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Limbourg in numbers
All indicators for Limbourg
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 | Limbourg | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 297 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.2% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 193 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Limbourg | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 55.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 58 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 11.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 423 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 76.2% | – | 79.9% | ranked 422 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,761 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 473 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.72 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 248 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Limbourg | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 67.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 456 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Limbourg | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 501 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 486 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.4 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 405 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,433 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 397 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,430 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 403 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 237,100 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 447 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Limbourg | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.21 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 339 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 22.2% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 132 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Limbourg | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.9% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 376 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.8% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 171 of 551 |
Population of Limbourg over time
Limbourg had 5,976 residents in 2016 and 5,669 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,867 |
| 2022 | 5,695 |
| 2023 | 5,648 |
| 2024 | 5,654 |
| 2025 | 5,689 |
| 2026 | 5,669 |
Where is Limbourg?
Business sectors: Limbourg
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction17.6% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade14.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical14.0% ×0.7
- Other service activities7.6% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.8% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.4% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Limbourg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Limbourg?
Limbourg has 5,669 residents (2026), ranking 476 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Limbourg?
Limbourg covers 24.6 km², with a density of 230 people per km².
Is the population of Limbourg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Limbourg went from 5,976 to 5,669, a change of −5.1%.
Where is Limbourg?
Limbourg is in Liège. It belongs to Verviers (arrondissement). Latitude 50.612, longitude 5.940.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Limbourg?
In Limbourg, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 55.5% (2024), ranking 58 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Limbourg?
In Limbourg, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 501 (2024), ranking 486 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Limbourg?
In Limbourg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,015 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Limbourg?
The nearest to Limbourg are Baelen (3.0 km), Welkenraedt (5.8 km), Jalhay (6.3 km), Dison (6.4 km), Eupen (7.0 km).
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