Lincent: population and statistics
Lincent has a population of 3,419 (2026) across 14.7 km², or 232 people per km². It ranks 534 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,419 residents
- 14.7 km²
- 232 people/km²
- 97 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Lincent ranks No. 76 by population.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,100 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,063 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hélécine, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Landen (16,458 residents), 5.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,400 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Lincent in numbers
All indicators for Lincent
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 | Lincent | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.8% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 355 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.5% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 165 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lincent | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 56.8% | – | 34.6% | ranked 46 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 14.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 311 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 86.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 30 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 1,433 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 546 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.23 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 540 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lincent | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 72.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 377 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lincent | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 242 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 554 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70.8 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 496 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,975 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 237 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,786 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 178 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 221,928 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 474 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lincent | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.36 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 81 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 14.4% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 480 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Lincent | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.8% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 391 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.8% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 469 of 551 |
Population of Lincent over time
Lincent had 3,281 residents in 2016 and 3,419 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,318 |
| 2022 | 3,309 |
| 2023 | 3,351 |
| 2024 | 3,375 |
| 2025 | 3,375 |
| 2026 | 3,419 |
Where is Lincent?
Business sectors: Lincent
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.2% ×0.9
- Construction14.9% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade13.2% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.3% ×2.5
- Other service activities7.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.4% ×1.2
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Lincent
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lincent?
Lincent has 3,419 residents (2026), ranking 534 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Lincent?
Lincent covers 14.7 km², with a density of 232 people per km².
Is the population of Lincent growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lincent went from 3,281 to 3,419, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Lincent?
Lincent is in Liège. It belongs to Waremme (arrondissement). Latitude 50.717, longitude 5.033.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Lincent?
In Lincent, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 242 (2024), ranking 554 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Lincent?
In Lincent, “Number of dwellings” stands at 1,433 (2024), ranking 546 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lincent?
In Lincent, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,100 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lincent?
The nearest to Lincent are Hélécine (5.1 km), Landen (5.4 km), Hannut (5.8 km), Orp-Jauche (6.9 km), Gingelom (7.9 km).
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