Verviers: population and statistics
Verviers has a population of 56,182 (2026) across 33.0 km², or 1,702 people per km². It ranks 30 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 56,182 residents
- 33.0 km²
- 1,702 people/km²
- 181 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Verviers ranks No. 3 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.66 ‰ inh. in Verviers, compared with an average of 2.72 ‰ inh. in Liège and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,011 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median disposable income (administrative)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Administrative poverty risk”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,623 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pepinster, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Liège (198,102 residents), 21 km away.
Verviers in numbers
All indicators for Verviers
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 | Verviers | 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) | 25.5% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 23 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Verviers | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 55.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 56 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 6.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 526 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 77.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 393 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 27,440 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 34 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 0.66 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 559 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Verviers | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 65.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 486 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Verviers | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 3,425 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 75 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61.0 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 524 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 17,861 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 548 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 24,368 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 538 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 228,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 462 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 161,750 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 286 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Verviers | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 0.92 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 534 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 34.3% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 29 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Verviers | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 13.6% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 90 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 23.3% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 11 of 551 |
Population of Verviers over time
Verviers had 55,177 residents in 2016 and 56,182 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 55,159 |
| 2022 | 55,102 |
| 2023 | 55,156 |
| 2024 | 55,770 |
| 2025 | 56,127 |
| 2026 | 56,182 |
Where is Verviers?
Business sectors: Verviers
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical17.3% ×0.9
- Construction13.6% ×1.0
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.3
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.6% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Verviers
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Verviers?
Verviers has 56,182 residents (2026), ranking 30 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Verviers?
Verviers covers 33.0 km², with a density of 1,702 people per km².
Is the population of Verviers growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Verviers went from 55,177 to 56,182, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Verviers?
Verviers is in Liège. It belongs to Verviers (arrondissement). Latitude 50.583, longitude 5.850.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Verviers?
In Verviers, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.66 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 559 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
Median disposable income (administrative): what is the figure for Verviers?
In Verviers, “Median disposable income (administrative)” stands at 24,368 € (2023), ranking 538 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 30,830 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Verviers?
In Verviers, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,011 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Verviers?
The nearest to Verviers are Pepinster (3.0 km), Dison (3.7 km), Theux (6.0 km), Herve (6.6 km), Olne (7.1 km).
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