Stoumont: population and statistics
Stoumont has a population of 3,243 (2026) across 108.5 km², or 29.9 people per km². It ranks 539 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,243 residents
- 108.5 km²
- 30 people/km²
- 330 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Stoumont ranks No. 79 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 134.1 ‰ inh. in Stoumont, compared with an average of 79.4 ‰ inh. in Liège and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 14.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 994 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,202 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Trois-Ponts, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stavelot (7,221 residents), 8.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,976 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Stoumont in numbers
All indicators for Stoumont
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 | Stoumont | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.0% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 247 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.2% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 313 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stoumont | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 47.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 136 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 14.8% | – | 15.3% | ranked 305 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 70.6% | – | 79.9% | ranked 502 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 1,965 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 518 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.58 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 360 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stoumont | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 64.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 492 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stoumont | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 435 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 503 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 134.1 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 51 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,034 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 235 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,278 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 235 of 551 |
Transport
| Indicator | Stoumont | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.37 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 72 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 14.4% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 480 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Stoumont | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.8% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 391 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.1% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 346 of 551 |
Population of Stoumont over time
Stoumont had 3,113 residents in 2016 and 3,243 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,174 |
| 2022 | 3,189 |
| 2023 | 3,190 |
| 2024 | 3,150 |
| 2025 | 3,233 |
| 2026 | 3,243 |
Where is Stoumont?
Business sectors: Stoumont
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction14.9% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.8% ×3.3
- Professional, scientific and technical13.6% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services10.6% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade10.3% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.5
- Health and social work6.2% ×1.3
- Manufacturing5.1% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Stoumont
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stoumont?
Stoumont has 3,243 residents (2026), ranking 539 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Stoumont?
Stoumont covers 108.5 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Stoumont growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stoumont went from 3,113 to 3,243, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Stoumont?
Stoumont is in Liège. It belongs to Verviers (arrondissement). Latitude 50.408, longitude 5.808.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Stoumont?
In Stoumont, “Number of dwellings” stands at 1,965 (2024), ranking 518 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stoumont?
In Stoumont, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 134.1 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 51 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stoumont?
In Stoumont, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 994 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stoumont?
The nearest to Stoumont are Trois-Ponts (6.0 km), Stavelot (8.9 km), Spa (10 km), Aywaille (12 km), Lierneux (14 km).
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