Oreye: population and statistics
Oreye has a population of 4,091 (2026) across 19.5 km², or 210 people per km². It ranks 517 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,091 residents
- 19.5 km²
- 210 people/km²
- 107 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Oreye ranks No. 69 by population.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,085 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,731 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Crisnée, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Heers (7,595 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,340 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Oreye in numbers
All indicators for Oreye
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 | Oreye | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.0% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 507 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.1% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 106 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oreye | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 40.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 212 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 17.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 204 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 326 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 1,796 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 527 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.03 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 412 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oreye | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 77.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 258 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oreye | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 385 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 522 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.1 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 362 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,702 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 254 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,164 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 250 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 265,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 387 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Oreye | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.36 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 81 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.6% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 403 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Oreye | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.0% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 454 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.0% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 272 of 551 |
Population of Oreye over time
Oreye had 3,853 residents in 2016 and 4,091 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,916 |
| 2022 | 4,001 |
| 2023 | 4,025 |
| 2024 | 4,028 |
| 2025 | 4,062 |
| 2026 | 4,091 |
Where is Oreye?
Business sectors: Oreye
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction18.2% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical14.8% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade11.9% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.2% ×2.7
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×1.2
- Information and communication5.5% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities5.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Oreye
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oreye?
Oreye has 4,091 residents (2026), ranking 517 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Oreye?
Oreye covers 19.5 km², with a density of 210 people per km².
Is the population of Oreye growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oreye went from 3,853 to 4,091, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Oreye?
Oreye is in Liège. It belongs to Waremme (arrondissement). Latitude 50.733, longitude 5.367.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Oreye?
In Oreye, “Number of dwellings” stands at 1,796 (2024), ranking 527 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Oreye?
In Oreye, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 385 (2024), ranking 522 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oreye?
In Oreye, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,085 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oreye?
The nearest to Oreye are Crisnée (3.0 km), Herstappe (4.3 km), Heers (5.0 km), Remicourt (6.0 km), Tongeren-Borgloon (7.2 km).