Verlaine: population and statistics
Verlaine has a population of 4,384 (2026) across 24.4 km², or 180 people per km². It ranks 510 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,384 residents
- 24.4 km²
- 180 people/km²
- 183 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Verlaine ranks No. 63 by population.
Cars per household: 1.57 in Verlaine, compared with an average of 1.11 in Liège and 1.07 nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,063 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Cars per household”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built after 2001”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,417 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saint-Georges-sur-Meuse (7,176 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,252 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Verlaine in numbers
All indicators for Verlaine
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 | Verlaine | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.3% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 453 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.4% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 177 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Verlaine | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 39.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 218 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 23.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 11 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 82.7% | – | 79.9% | ranked 132 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 1,812 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 525 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.01 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 321 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Verlaine | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 86.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 95 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Verlaine | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 520 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 480 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118.6 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 137 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 27,241 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 95 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 33,226 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 60 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 330,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 206 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Verlaine | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.57 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 3 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 10.1% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 563 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Verlaine | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.8% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 475 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.8% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 469 of 551 |
Population of Verlaine over time
Verlaine had 4,122 residents in 2016 and 4,384 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,246 |
| 2022 | 4,265 |
| 2023 | 4,312 |
| 2024 | 4,361 |
| 2025 | 4,414 |
| 2026 | 4,384 |
Where is Verlaine?
Business sectors: Verlaine
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.5% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade15.4% ×1.0
- Construction11.5% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.4% ×2.3
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.3
- Health and social work6.0% ×1.3
- Other service activities5.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Verlaine
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Verlaine?
Verlaine has 4,384 residents (2026), ranking 510 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Verlaine?
Verlaine covers 24.4 km², with a density of 180 people per km².
Is the population of Verlaine growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Verlaine went from 4,122 to 4,384, a change of +6.4%.
Where is Verlaine?
Verlaine is in Liège. It belongs to Huy (arrondissement). Latitude 50.600, longitude 5.317.
Cars per household: what is the figure for Verlaine?
In Verlaine, “Cars per household” stands at 1.57 (2025), ranking 3 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 1.25.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Verlaine?
In Verlaine, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 23.9% (2024), ranking 11 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Verlaine?
In Verlaine, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,063 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Verlaine?
The nearest to Verlaine are Saint-Georges-sur-Meuse (2.4 km), Villers-Le-Bouillet (4.0 km), Donceel (5.6 km), Amay (5.8 km), Engis (7.3 km).