Villers-Le-Bouillet: population and statistics
Villers-Le-Bouillet has a population of 6,933 (2026) across 32.9 km², or 211 people per km². It ranks 443 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,933 residents
- 32.9 km²
- 211 people/km²
- 191 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Villers-Le-Bouillet ranks No. 46 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 3.1% in Villers-Le-Bouillet, compared with an average of 11.6% in Liège and 13.8% nationally.
Cars per household: 1.44 in Villers-Le-Bouillet, compared with an average of 1.11 in Liège and 1.07 nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 21.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,061 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Cars per household”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,602 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Verlaine, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Amay (14,488 residents), 5.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,244 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Villers-Le-Bouillet in numbers
All indicators for Villers-Le-Bouillet
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 | Villers-Le-Bouillet | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.0% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 519 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 24.1% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 57 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Villers-Le-Bouillet | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 47.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 134 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 18.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 130 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 174 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,917 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 457 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.13 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 213 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Villers-Le-Bouillet | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 74.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 322 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Villers-Le-Bouillet | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 788 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 419 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 113.7 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 176 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,060 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 231 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,818 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 175 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 260,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 395 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Villers-Le-Bouillet | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.44 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 34 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 13.4% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 509 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Villers-Le-Bouillet | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.1% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 525 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 5.8% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 377 of 551 |
Population of Villers-Le-Bouillet over time
Villers-Le-Bouillet had 6,510 residents in 2016 and 6,933 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,592 |
| 2022 | 6,683 |
| 2023 | 6,764 |
| 2024 | 6,836 |
| 2025 | 6,869 |
| 2026 | 6,933 |
Where is Villers-Le-Bouillet?
Business sectors: Villers-Le-Bouillet
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical21.5% ×1.1
- Construction13.5% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade11.8% ×0.8
- Manufacturing9.3% ×1.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.4% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×1.0
- Other service activities5.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work4.4% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Villers-Le-Bouillet
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Villers-Le-Bouillet?
Villers-Le-Bouillet has 6,933 residents (2026), ranking 443 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Villers-Le-Bouillet?
Villers-Le-Bouillet covers 32.9 km², with a density of 211 people per km².
Is the population of Villers-Le-Bouillet growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Villers-Le-Bouillet went from 6,510 to 6,933, a change of +6.5%.
Where is Villers-Le-Bouillet?
Villers-Le-Bouillet is in Liège. It belongs to Huy (arrondissement). Latitude 50.583, longitude 5.267.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Villers-Le-Bouillet?
In Villers-Le-Bouillet, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 3.1% (2026), ranking 525 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
Cars per household: what is the figure for Villers-Le-Bouillet?
In Villers-Le-Bouillet, “Cars per household” stands at 1.44 (2025), ranking 34 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 1.25.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Villers-Le-Bouillet?
In Villers-Le-Bouillet, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,061 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Villers-Le-Bouillet?
The nearest to Villers-Le-Bouillet are Verlaine (4.0 km), Amay (5.4 km), Saint-Georges-sur-Meuse (6.2 km), Wanze (6.5 km), Huy (7.8 km).
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