Sprimont: population and statistics
Sprimont has a population of 15,086 (2026) across 74.5 km², or 203 people per km². It ranks 245 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 15,086 residents
- 74.5 km²
- 203 people/km²
- 263 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Sprimont ranks No. 20 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 3.4% in Sprimont, compared with an average of 11.6% in Liège and 13.8% nationally.
Cars per household: 1.39 in Sprimont, compared with an average of 1.11 in Liège and 1.07 nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 23.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,017 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,429 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Aywaille, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seraing (64,764 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,068 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Sprimont in numbers
All indicators for Sprimont
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 | Sprimont | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.2% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 229 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.1% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 334 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sprimont | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 37.6% | – | 34.6% | ranked 250 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 18.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 130 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 77.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 393 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,987 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 243 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.23 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 395 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sprimont | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 82.7% | – | 76.7% | ranked 165 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sprimont | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,956 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 175 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 129.7 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 74 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 26,839 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 109 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,947 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 163 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 275,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 356 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 227,500 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 199 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sprimont | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.39 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 61 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 14.1% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 493 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Sprimont | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.4% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 508 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.4% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 317 of 551 |
Population of Sprimont over time
Sprimont had 14,417 residents in 2016 and 15,086 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,932 |
| 2022 | 15,043 |
| 2023 | 15,159 |
| 2024 | 15,141 |
| 2025 | 15,171 |
| 2026 | 15,086 |
Where is Sprimont?
Business sectors: Sprimont
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical23.2% ×1.1
- Construction14.0% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade13.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.0% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×1.0
- Other service activities5.8% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.7% ×1.4
- Manufacturing5.5% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Sprimont
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sprimont?
Sprimont has 15,086 residents (2026), ranking 245 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Sprimont?
Sprimont covers 74.5 km², with a density of 203 people per km².
Is the population of Sprimont growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sprimont went from 14,417 to 15,086, a change of +4.6%.
Where is Sprimont?
Sprimont is in Liège. It belongs to Liège (arrondissement). Latitude 50.500, longitude 5.667.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Sprimont?
In Sprimont, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 3.4% (2026), ranking 508 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
Cars per household: what is the figure for Sprimont?
In Sprimont, “Cars per household” stands at 1.39 (2025), ranking 61 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 1.25.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sprimont?
In Sprimont, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,017 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sprimont?
The nearest to Sprimont are Aywaille (3.0 km), Comblain-au-Pont (7.0 km), Esneux (8.0 km), Trooz (8.3 km), Chaudfontaine (9.6 km).
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