Pepinster: population and statistics
Pepinster has a population of 9,381 (2026) across 24.9 km², or 377 people per km². It ranks 380 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,381 residents
- 24.9 km²
- 377 people/km²
- 248 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Pepinster ranks No. 37 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.17 ‰ inh. in Pepinster, compared with an average of 2.72 ‰ inh. in Liège and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 16.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,020 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,487 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Verviers (56,182 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,080 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Pepinster in numbers
All indicators for Pepinster
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 | Pepinster | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.1% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 463 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.9% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 125 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pepinster | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 51.0% | – | 34.6% | ranked 101 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 9.2% | – | 15.3% | ranked 478 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 243 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,293 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 380 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.17 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 543 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pepinster | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 61.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 509 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pepinster | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 729 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 437 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.7 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 464 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,288 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 471 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 28,398 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 448 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 219,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 482 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pepinster | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.22 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 325 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 20.8% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 170 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Pepinster | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.5% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 411 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 11.0% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 98 of 551 |
Population of Pepinster over time
Pepinster had 9,703 residents in 2016 and 9,381 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,615 |
| 2022 | 9,285 |
| 2023 | 9,280 |
| 2024 | 9,274 |
| 2025 | 9,294 |
| 2026 | 9,381 |
Where is Pepinster?
Business sectors: Pepinster
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical16.5% ×0.8
- Construction16.2% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade13.2% ×0.9
- Other service activities9.5% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×1.4
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.3
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.3% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Pepinster
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pepinster?
Pepinster has 9,381 residents (2026), ranking 380 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Pepinster?
Pepinster covers 24.9 km², with a density of 377 people per km².
Is the population of Pepinster growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pepinster went from 9,703 to 9,381, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Pepinster?
Pepinster is in Liège. It belongs to Verviers (arrondissement). Latitude 50.567, longitude 5.817.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pepinster?
In Pepinster, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.17 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 543 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Pepinster?
In Pepinster, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 61.8% (2024), ranking 509 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pepinster?
In Pepinster, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,020 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pepinster?
The nearest to Pepinster are Verviers (3.0 km), Theux (3.5 km), Olne (5.1 km), Dison (6.0 km), Soumagne (7.3 km).
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