Wanze: population and statistics
Wanze has a population of 14,053 (2026) across 44.0 km², or 319 people per km². It ranks 265 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,053 residents
- 44.0 km²
- 319 people/km²
- 73 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Wanze ranks No. 22 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.89 ‰ inh. in Wanze, compared with an average of 2.72 ‰ inh. in Liège and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 3.9% in Wanze, compared with an average of 11.6% in Liège and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,051 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,167 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Huy (21,913 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,204 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Wanze in numbers
All indicators for Wanze
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 | Wanze | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.3% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 316 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.5% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 282 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wanze | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 50.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 102 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 12.5% | – | 15.3% | ranked 389 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 84.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 72 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 6,409 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 272 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.89 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 497 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wanze | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 69.0% | – | 76.7% | ranked 426 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wanze | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,091 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 334 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) | 24,707 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 253 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,404 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 322 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 235,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 448 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wanze | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.32 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 147 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 16.0% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 375 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Wanze | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.9% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 462 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 8.0% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 221 of 551 |
Population of Wanze over time
Wanze had 13,626 residents in 2016 and 14,053 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,813 |
| 2022 | 13,999 |
| 2023 | 14,079 |
| 2024 | 14,010 |
| 2025 | 14,005 |
| 2026 | 14,053 |
Where is Wanze?
Business sectors: Wanze
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.2% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade16.8% ×1.1
- Construction11.5% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.8% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.6% ×1.3
- Manufacturing5.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.4% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Wanze
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wanze?
Wanze has 14,053 residents (2026), ranking 265 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Wanze?
Wanze covers 44.0 km², with a density of 319 people per km².
Is the population of Wanze growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wanze went from 13,626 to 14,053, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Wanze?
Wanze is in Liège. It belongs to Huy (arrondissement). Latitude 50.535, longitude 5.213.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wanze?
In Wanze, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.89 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 497 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Wanze?
In Wanze, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 3.9% (2026), ranking 462 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wanze?
In Wanze, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,051 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wanze?
The nearest to Wanze are Huy (2.5 km), Villers-Le-Bouillet (6.5 km), Amay (7.6 km), Marchin (7.8 km), Héron (9.3 km).
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