Wasseiges: population and statistics
Wasseiges has a population of 3,197 (2026) across 24.5 km², or 131 people per km². It ranks 541 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,197 residents
- 24.5 km²
- 131 people/km²
- 142 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Wasseiges ranks No. 80 by population.
Households without a car: 10.6% in Wasseiges, compared with an average of 25.4% in Liège and 27.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 16.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,101 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Liège for “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Households without a car”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,429 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Burdinne, 6.0 km away.
Wasseiges in numbers
All indicators for Wasseiges
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 | Wasseiges | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.6% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 513 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 24.2% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 55 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wasseiges | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 52.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 89 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 19.0% | – | 15.3% | ranked 125 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 76.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 408 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 1,307 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 553 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 8.68 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 36 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wasseiges | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 71.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 391 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wasseiges | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 315 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 538 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.5 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 322 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,934 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 307 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,966 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 266 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 260,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 395 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wasseiges | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.41 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 50 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 10.6% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 560 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Wasseiges | 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) | 7.5% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 245 of 551 |
Population of Wasseiges over time
Wasseiges had 2,844 residents in 2016 and 3,197 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,996 |
| 2022 | 3,060 |
| 2023 | 3,144 |
| 2024 | 3,138 |
| 2025 | 3,187 |
| 2026 | 3,197 |
Where is Wasseiges?
Business sectors: Wasseiges
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction16.8% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.9% ×3.6
- Wholesale and retail trade14.3% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical12.4% ×0.6
- Other service activities6.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.7% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.1% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Wasseiges
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wasseiges?
Wasseiges has 3,197 residents (2026), ranking 541 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Wasseiges?
Wasseiges covers 24.5 km², with a density of 131 people per km².
Is the population of Wasseiges growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wasseiges went from 2,844 to 3,197, a change of +12.4%.
Where is Wasseiges?
Wasseiges is in Liège. It belongs to Waremme (arrondissement). Latitude 50.617, longitude 5.000.
Households without a car: what is the figure for Wasseiges?
In Wasseiges, “Households without a car” stands at 10.6% (2025), ranking 560 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 17.6%.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Wasseiges?
In Wasseiges, “Number of dwellings” stands at 1,307 (2024), ranking 553 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wasseiges?
In Wasseiges, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,101 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wasseiges?
The nearest to Wasseiges are Burdinne (6.0 km), Ramillies (6.4 km), Eghezée (7.0 km), Fernelmont (7.1 km), Orp-Jauche (8.2 km).
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