Soumagne: population and statistics
Soumagne has a population of 17,282 (2026) across 27.2 km², or 636 people per km². It ranks 212 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 17,282 residents
- 27.2 km²
- 636 people/km²
- 210 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Soumagne ranks No. 16 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.92 ‰ inh. in Soumagne, compared with an average of 2.72 ‰ inh. in Liège and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 19.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,039 kWh a year here.
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Soumagne in numbers
All indicators for Soumagne
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 | Soumagne | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.6% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 286 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.8% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 377 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Soumagne | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 34.6% | – | 34.6% | ranked 281 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 15.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 271 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 82.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 148 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 7,676 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 223 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.92 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 494 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Soumagne | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 72.7% | – | 76.7% | ranked 365 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Soumagne | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,441 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 255 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.4 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 436 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,237 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 354 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,830 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 372 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 260,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 395 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 195,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 254 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Soumagne | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.31 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 167 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 16.8% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 328 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Soumagne | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.2% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 353 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.3% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 198 of 551 |
Population of Soumagne over time
Soumagne had 16,662 residents in 2016 and 17,282 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,200 |
| 2022 | 17,287 |
| 2023 | 17,322 |
| 2024 | 17,351 |
| 2025 | 17,265 |
| 2026 | 17,282 |
Where is Soumagne?
Business sectors: Soumagne
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction19.3% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade15.3% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical14.7% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.9% ×1.3
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×1.0
- Health and social work4.9% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Soumagne
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Soumagne?
Soumagne has 17,282 residents (2026), ranking 212 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Soumagne?
Soumagne covers 27.2 km², with a density of 636 people per km².
Is the population of Soumagne growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Soumagne went from 16,662 to 17,282, a change of +3.7%.
Where is Soumagne?
Soumagne is in Liège. It belongs to Liège (arrondissement). Latitude 50.617, longitude 5.750.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Soumagne?
In Soumagne, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.92 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 494 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
Median selling price of apartments: what is the figure for Soumagne?
In Soumagne, “Median selling price of apartments” stands at 195,000 € (2025), ranking 254 of 299 municipalities; the national median is 249,900 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Soumagne?
In Soumagne, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,039 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Soumagne?
The nearest to Soumagne are Olne (3.7 km), Herve (4.0 km), Fléron (4.7 km), Blegny (5.7 km), Trooz (6.5 km).
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