Welkenraedt: population and statistics
Welkenraedt has a population of 10,531 (2026) across 24.7 km², or 426 people per km². It ranks 350 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,531 residents
- 24.7 km²
- 426 people/km²
- 255 m
Key points
Among the 84 municipalities in Liège, Welkenraedt ranks No. 32 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 20: 22.9% in Welkenraedt, compared with an average of 22.2% in Liège and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 17.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,035 kWh a year here.
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Welkenraedt in numbers
All indicators for Welkenraedt
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 | Welkenraedt | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.0% | 20.6% | 21.7% | ranked 339 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.9% | 22.2% | 21.5% | ranked 125 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Welkenraedt | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 34.6% | – | 34.6% | ranked 281 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 18.5% | – | 15.3% | ranked 149 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 77.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 401 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 4,821 | 549,948 | 5,783,434 | ranked 349 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.64 ‰ inh. | 2.72 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 167 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Welkenraedt | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 82.9% | – | 76.7% | ranked 163 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Welkenraedt | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 960 | 89,330 | 1,170,010 | ranked 368 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.2 ‰ inh. | 79.4 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 392 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,467 € | 21,639 € | 24,247 € | ranked 393 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,531 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 398 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 300,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 283 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 190,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 258 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Welkenraedt | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.21 | 1.11 | 1.25 | ranked 339 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 18.6% | 25.4% | 17.6% | ranked 235 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Welkenraedt | Liège | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 8.3% | 11.6% | 6.4% | ranked 197 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 9.0% | 14.1% | 7.0% | ranked 165 of 551 |
Population of Welkenraedt over time
Welkenraedt had 9,809 residents in 2016 and 10,531 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,175 |
| 2022 | 10,428 |
| 2023 | 10,515 |
| 2024 | 10,464 |
| 2025 | 10,521 |
| 2026 | 10,531 |
Where is Welkenraedt?
Business sectors: Welkenraedt
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical17.2% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade17.1% ×1.1
- Construction15.4% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.0% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Welkenraedt
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Welkenraedt?
Welkenraedt has 10,531 residents (2026), ranking 350 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Welkenraedt?
Welkenraedt covers 24.7 km², with a density of 426 people per km².
Is the population of Welkenraedt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Welkenraedt went from 9,809 to 10,531, a change of +7.4%.
Where is Welkenraedt?
Welkenraedt is in Liège. It belongs to Verviers (arrondissement). Latitude 50.661, longitude 5.971.
Median selling price of apartments: what is the figure for Welkenraedt?
In Welkenraedt, “Median selling price of apartments” stands at 190,000 € (2025), ranking 258 of 299 municipalities; the national median is 249,900 €.
Share of inhabitants under 20: what is the figure for Welkenraedt?
In Welkenraedt, “Share of inhabitants under 20” stands at 22.9% (2026), ranking 125 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Welkenraedt?
In Welkenraedt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,035 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Welkenraedt?
The nearest to Welkenraedt are Lontzen (3.2 km), Baelen (3.4 km), Kelmis (4.8 km), Eupen (5.3 km), Limbourg (5.8 km).
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