Visé: population and statistics
Visé has a population of 18,097 (2026) across 27.7 km², or 653 people per km². It ranks 200 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 18,097 residents
- 27.7 km²
- 653 people/km²
- 56 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Visé ranks No. 13 by population.
Administrative poverty risk: 12.8% in Visé, compared with an average of 14.1% in Liège and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,043 kWh a year here.
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Visé in numbers
All indicators for Visé
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 | Visé | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.6% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 199 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.5% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 282 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Visé | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 36.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 263 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 11.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 416 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 287 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 8,481 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 202 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.66 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 164 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Visé | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 77.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 270 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Visé | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,405 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 266 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.6 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 465 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,907 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 441 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 28,102 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 466 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 270,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 375 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 270,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 91 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Visé | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.15 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 414 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 21.5% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 145 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Visé | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 8.8% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 180 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 12.8% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 65 of 551 |
Population of Visé over time
Visé had 17,748 residents in 2016 and 18,097 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,865 |
| 2022 | 17,973 |
| 2023 | 18,060 |
| 2024 | 18,154 |
| 2025 | 18,110 |
| 2026 | 18,097 |
Where is Visé?
Business sectors: Visé
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.4% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical18.7% ×0.9
- Construction11.5% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services8.5% ×1.6
- Other service activities6.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.3% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.1% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Visé
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Visé?
Visé has 18,097 residents (2026), ranking 200 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Visé?
Visé covers 27.7 km², with a density of 653 people per km².
Is the population of Visé growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Visé went from 17,748 to 18,097, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Visé?
Visé is in Liège. It belongs to Liège (arrondissement). Latitude 50.733, longitude 5.683.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for Visé?
In Visé, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 12.8% (2023), ranking 65 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
Median disposable income (administrative): what is the figure for Visé?
In Visé, “Median disposable income (administrative)” stands at 28,102 € (2023), ranking 466 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 30,830 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Visé?
In Visé, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,043 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Visé?
The nearest to Visé are Dalhem (3.0 km), Oupeye (4.0 km), Bassenge (6.0 km), Voeren (7.3 km), Blegny (8.2 km).
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