As: population and statistics
As has a population of 8,249 (2026) across 22.1 km², or 373 people per km². It ranks 407 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,249 residents
- 22.1 km²
- 373 people/km²
- 83 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Limburg, As ranks No. 32 by population.
Administrative poverty risk: 4.0% in As, compared with an average of 6.9% in Limburg and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 19.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,035 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Administrative poverty risk”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Cars per household”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,099 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oudsbergen (24,005 residents), 5.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,140 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
As in numbers
All indicators for As
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 | As | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.9% | 23.3% | 21.7% | ranked 259 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.9% | 20.0% | 21.5% | ranked 363 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | As | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 12.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 520 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 19.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 122 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 84.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 61 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,657 | 419,438 | 5,783,434 | ranked 416 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.84 ‰ inh. | 6.04 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 95 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | As | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 87.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 86 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | As | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 767 | 94,292 | 1,170,010 | ranked 424 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.0 ‰ inh. | 103.8 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 375 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,566 € | 23,642 € | 24,247 € | ranked 261 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 31,735 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 185 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 285,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 323 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 235,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 186 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | As | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.41 | 1.26 | 1.25 | ranked 50 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 13.7% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 500 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | As | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.2% | 12.3% | 6.4% | ranked 237 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.0% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 536 of 551 |
Population of As over time
As had 8,164 residents in 2016 and 8,249 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,279 |
| 2022 | 8,246 |
| 2023 | 8,214 |
| 2024 | 8,259 |
| 2025 | 8,298 |
| 2026 | 8,249 |
Where is As?
Business sectors: As
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical19.3% ×1.0
- Construction16.4% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade14.0% ×0.9
- Other service activities8.9% ×1.3
- Information and communication6.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.4
- Health and social work5.5% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: As
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of As?
As has 8,249 residents (2026), ranking 407 of 565 municipalities.
How big is As?
As covers 22.1 km², with a density of 373 people per km².
Is the population of As growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of As went from 8,164 to 8,249, a change of +1.0%.
Where is As?
As is in Limburg. It belongs to Hasselt (arrondissement). Latitude 51.000, longitude 5.583.
Administrative poverty risk: what is the figure for As?
In As, “Administrative poverty risk” stands at 4.0% (2023), ranking 536 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for As?
In As, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 12.7% (2024), ranking 520 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in As?
In As, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,035 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border As?
The nearest to As are Oudsbergen (5.7 km), Genk (6.8 km), Zutendaal (7.5 km), Maasmechelen (8.3 km), Dilsen-Stokkem (10 km).
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