Malmedy: population and statistics
Malmedy has a population of 12,973 (2026) across 100.4 km², or 129 people per km². It ranks 287 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,973 residents
- 100.4 km²
- 129 people/km²
- 340 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Malmedy ranks No. 25 by population.
Cars per household: 1.11 in Malmedy, compared with an average of 1.11 in Liège and 1.07 nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 16.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 997 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,057 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Waimes, 6.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Verviers (56,182 residents), 22 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,988 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Malmedy in numbers
All indicators for Malmedy
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 | Malmedy | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.7% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 121 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.0% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 451 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Malmedy | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 24.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 380 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 15.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 264 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 70.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 498 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,834 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 252 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.84 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 240 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Malmedy | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 85.0% | – | 76.7% | ranked 128 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Malmedy | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,442 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 253 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.2 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 200 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,388 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 402 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,062 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 420 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 249,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 432 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 247,802 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 157 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Malmedy | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.11 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 457 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 22.1% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 135 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Malmedy | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.7% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 317 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 10.4% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 118 of 551 |
Population of Malmedy over time
Malmedy had 12,415 residents in 2016 and 12,973 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,778 |
| 2022 | 12,857 |
| 2023 | 12,894 |
| 2024 | 12,950 |
| 2025 | 12,991 |
| 2026 | 12,973 |
Where is Malmedy?
Business sectors: Malmedy
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical16.6% ×0.8
- Construction16.0% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade14.1% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.5
- Other service activities6.7% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.5% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.5% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Malmedy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Malmedy?
Malmedy has 12,973 residents (2026), ranking 287 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Malmedy?
Malmedy covers 100.4 km², with a density of 129 people per km².
Is the population of Malmedy growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Malmedy went from 12,415 to 12,973, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Malmedy?
Malmedy is in Liège. It belongs to Verviers (arrondissement). Latitude 50.424, longitude 6.026.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Malmedy?
In Malmedy, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 70.9% (2024), ranking 498 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
Cars per household: what is the figure for Malmedy?
In Malmedy, “Cars per household” stands at 1.11 (2025), ranking 457 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 1.25.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Malmedy?
In Malmedy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 997 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Malmedy?
The nearest to Malmedy are Waimes (6.5 km), Stavelot (7.5 km), Trois-Ponts (12 km), Bütgenbach (13 km), Amel (13 km).
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