Waremme: population and statistics
Waremme has a population of 15,427 (2026) across 30.9 km², or 499 people per km². It ranks 236 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 15,427 residents
- 30.9 km²
- 499 people/km²
- 111 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Waremme ranks No. 18 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.50 ‰ inh. in Waremme, compared with an average of 2.72 ‰ inh. in Liège and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 24.8% in Waremme, compared with an average of 20.6% in Liège and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,095 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,326 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Berloz, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sint-Truiden (41,987 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,380 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Waremme in numbers
All indicators for Waremme
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 | Waremme | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.8% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 66 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.6% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 480 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Waremme | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 34.0% | – | 34.6% | ranked 289 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 13.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 348 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.7% | – | 79.9% | ranked 292 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 7,582 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 226 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.50 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 524 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Waremme | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 80.7% | – | 76.7% | ranked 205 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Waremme | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,116 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 330 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72.3 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 487 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,170 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 291 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,039 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 421 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 270,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 375 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 200,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 247 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Waremme | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.10 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 468 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 23.4% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 106 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Waremme | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.5% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 333 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 9.9% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 133 of 551 |
Population of Waremme over time
Waremme had 14,906 residents in 2016 and 15,427 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,255 |
| 2022 | 15,312 |
| 2023 | 15,455 |
| 2024 | 15,489 |
| 2025 | 15,366 |
| 2026 | 15,427 |
Where is Waremme?
Business sectors: Waremme
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical19.2% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade16.9% ×1.1
- Construction10.9% ×0.8
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.4% ×1.2
- Manufacturing4.9% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Waremme
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waremme?
Waremme has 15,427 residents (2026), ranking 236 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Waremme?
Waremme covers 30.9 km², with a density of 499 people per km².
Is the population of Waremme growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Waremme went from 14,906 to 15,427, a change of +3.5%.
Where is Waremme?
Waremme is in Liège. It belongs to Waremme (arrondissement). Latitude 50.700, longitude 5.250.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Waremme?
In Waremme, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.50 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 524 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Waremme?
In Waremme, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 24.8% (2026), ranking 66 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Waremme?
In Waremme, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,095 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Waremme?
The nearest to Waremme are Berloz (2.7 km), Faimes (3.9 km), Remicourt (6.2 km), Heers (6.7 km), Geer (6.9 km).
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