Saint-Nicolas: population and statistics
Saint-Nicolas has a population of 24,529 (2026) across 6.9 km², or 3,550 people per km². It ranks 126 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 24,529 residents
- 6.9 km²
- 3,550 people/km²
- 112 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Saint-Nicolas ranks No. 8 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 36.5 ‰ inh. in Saint-Nicolas, compared with an average of 79.4 ‰ inh. in Liège and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.01 ‰ inh. in Saint-Nicolas, compared with an average of 2.72 ‰ inh. in Liège and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,036 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Liège for “Population density”.
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Administrative poverty risk”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 968 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Liège (198,102 residents), 2.7 km away.
Saint-Nicolas in numbers
All indicators for Saint-Nicolas
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 | Saint-Nicolas | 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) | 25.1% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 30 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saint-Nicolas | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 52.4% | – | 34.6% | ranked 86 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 4.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 545 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 229 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 11,116 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 134 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.01 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 550 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Saint-Nicolas | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 62.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 505 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saint-Nicolas | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 895 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 380 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 36.5 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 563 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 17,237 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 554 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 24,494 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 535 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 185,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 517 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 183,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 267 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Saint-Nicolas | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 0.98 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 522 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 28.1% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 51 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Saint-Nicolas | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 18.3% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 53 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 18.5% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 22 of 551 |
Population of Saint-Nicolas over time
Saint-Nicolas had 24,078 residents in 2016 and 24,529 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,268 |
| 2022 | 24,369 |
| 2023 | 24,352 |
| 2024 | 24,491 |
| 2025 | 24,517 |
| 2026 | 24,529 |
Where is Saint-Nicolas?
Business sectors: Saint-Nicolas
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.4% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical16.1% ×0.8
- Construction16.0% ×1.2
- Other service activities10.4% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.8% ×1.3
- Manufacturing4.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services4.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Saint-Nicolas
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saint-Nicolas?
Saint-Nicolas has 24,529 residents (2026), ranking 126 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Saint-Nicolas?
Saint-Nicolas covers 6.9 km², with a density of 3,550 people per km².
Is the population of Saint-Nicolas growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Saint-Nicolas went from 24,078 to 24,529, a change of +1.9%.
Where is Saint-Nicolas?
Saint-Nicolas is in Liège. It belongs to Liège (arrondissement). Latitude 50.633, longitude 5.533.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Saint-Nicolas?
In Saint-Nicolas, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 36.5 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 563 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Saint-Nicolas?
In Saint-Nicolas, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.01 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 550 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saint-Nicolas?
In Saint-Nicolas, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,036 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saint-Nicolas?
The nearest to Saint-Nicolas are Liège (2.7 km), Ans (3.4 km), Grâce-Hollogne (4.0 km), Seraing (4.1 km), Flémalle (6.1 km).