Sankt Vith: population and statistics
Sankt Vith has a population of 10,191 (2026) across 147.2 km², or 69.3 people per km². It ranks 359 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,191 residents
- 147.2 km²
- 69 people/km²
- 455 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Sankt Vith ranks No. 33 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,017 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Liège for “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,609 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Amel, 8.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Verviers (56,182 residents), 39 km away.
Sankt Vith in numbers
All indicators for Sankt Vith
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 | Sankt Vith | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.3% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 316 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.4% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 291 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Vith | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 17.8% | – | 34.6% | ranked 479 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 19.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 116 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 69.2% | – | 79.9% | ranked 515 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,172 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 329 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.57 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 112 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sankt Vith | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 96.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 2 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Vith | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,136 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 325 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.5 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 194 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,670 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 322 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,233 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 138 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 271,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 374 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Vith | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.21 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 339 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 18.6% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 235 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Vith | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 9.9% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 145 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.1% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 268 of 551 |
Population of Sankt Vith over time
Sankt Vith had 9,637 residents in 2016 and 10,191 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,853 |
| 2022 | 9,966 |
| 2023 | 10,035 |
| 2024 | 10,071 |
| 2025 | 10,180 |
| 2026 | 10,191 |
Where is Sankt Vith?
Business sectors: Sankt Vith
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.3% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical15.2% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.5% ×3.2
- Construction11.7% ×0.9
- Manufacturing8.8% ×1.8
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×1.2
- Other service activities5.6% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.3% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Sankt Vith
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Vith?
Sankt Vith has 10,191 residents (2026), ranking 359 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Vith?
Sankt Vith covers 147.2 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Vith growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Vith went from 9,637 to 10,191, a change of +5.7%.
Where is Sankt Vith?
Sankt Vith is in Liège. It belongs to Verviers (arrondissement). Latitude 50.283, longitude 6.133.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Sankt Vith?
In Sankt Vith, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 96.8% (2024), ranking 2 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Sankt Vith?
In Sankt Vith, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 69.2% (2024), ranking 515 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Vith?
In Sankt Vith, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,017 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Vith?
The nearest to Sankt Vith are Amel (8.2 km), Burg-Reuland (9.7 km), Waimes (15 km), Vielsalm (15 km), Büllingen (15 km).
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