Oupeye: population and statistics
Oupeye has a population of 26,036 (2026) across 36.1 km², or 721 people per km². It ranks 114 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 26,036 residents
- 36.1 km²
- 721 people/km²
- 133 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Oupeye ranks No. 7 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 67.7 ‰ inh. in Oupeye, compared with an average of 79.4 ‰ inh. in Liège and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Administrative poverty risk: 12.6% in Oupeye, compared with an average of 14.1% in Liège and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,045 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,055 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Visé, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Herstal (40,909 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,180 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Oupeye in numbers
All indicators for Oupeye
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 | Oupeye | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.5% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 206 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.0% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 220 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oupeye | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 30.3% | – | 34.6% | ranked 319 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 10.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 448 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 83.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 104 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 11,861 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 124 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.23 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 204 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oupeye | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 77.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 272 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oupeye | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,762 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 203 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.7 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 505 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,814 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 447 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 28,204 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 459 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 260,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 395 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 216,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 228 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Oupeye | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.18 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 384 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 20.2% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 186 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Oupeye | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.6% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 223 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 12.6% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 67 of 551 |
Population of Oupeye over time
Oupeye had 24,772 residents in 2016 and 26,036 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,376 |
| 2022 | 25,571 |
| 2023 | 25,690 |
| 2024 | 25,743 |
| 2025 | 25,846 |
| 2026 | 26,036 |
Where is Oupeye?
Business sectors: Oupeye
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.0% ×1.1
- Construction15.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical14.6% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.0% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work4.4% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Oupeye
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oupeye?
Oupeye has 26,036 residents (2026), ranking 114 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Oupeye?
Oupeye covers 36.1 km², with a density of 721 people per km².
Is the population of Oupeye growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oupeye went from 24,772 to 26,036, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Oupeye?
Oupeye is in Liège. It belongs to Liège (arrondissement). Latitude 50.708, longitude 5.643.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oupeye?
In Oupeye, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 67.7 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 505 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Oupeye?
In Oupeye, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 12.6% (2023), ranking 67 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oupeye?
In Oupeye, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,045 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oupeye?
The nearest to Oupeye are Visé (4.0 km), Herstal (5.0 km), Dalhem (5.3 km), Bassenge (6.1 km), Juprelle (7.8 km).
Coat of arms: Evil berry, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Flag: Original: Johan Vanhopplinus Vector: Rode raaf, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons. Coats of arms and flags are shown for identification only; this site is not affiliated with any public authority.
