Herstappe: population and statistics
Herstappe has a population of 78 (2026) across 1.4 km², or 57.8 people per km². It ranks 565 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 78 residents
- 1.4 km²
- 58 people/km²
- 126 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Limburg, Herstappe ranks No. 38 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 33.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,079 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Limburg for “Buildings built before 1946”.
- Number 1 in Limburg for “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 189 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Crisnée (3,595 residents), 2.1 km away.
Herstappe in numbers
All indicators for Herstappe
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 | Herstappe | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.1% | 23.3% | 21.7% | ||
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.2% | 20.0% | 21.5% |
Housing
| Indicator | Herstappe | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 47.9% | – | 34.6% | ||
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 16.7% | – | 15.3% | ||
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 54.2% | – | 79.9% | ||
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 32 | 419,438 | 5,783,434 | ranked 565 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.13 ‰ inh. | 6.04 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. |
Energy
| Indicator | Herstappe | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 75.0% | – | 76.7% |
Economy
| Indicator | Herstappe | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 21 | 94,292 | 1,170,010 | ranked 565 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 269.2 ‰ inh. | 103.8 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ||
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 24,336 € | 23,642 € | 24,247 € |
Transport
| Indicator | Herstappe | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.61 | 1.26 | 1.25 | ||
| Households without a car (2025) | 14.3% | 18.1% | 17.6% |
Society
| Indicator | Herstappe | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 11.5% | 12.3% | 6.4% |
Population of Herstappe over time
Herstappe had 89 residents in 2016 and 78 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2022 | 79 |
| 2023 | 77 |
| 2024 | 76 |
| 2025 | 75 |
| 2026 | 78 |
Where is Herstappe?
Business sectors: Herstappe
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33.3% ×8.0
- Construction14.3% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services9.5% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9.5% ×2.4
- Other service activities9.5% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade4.8% ×0.3
- Information and communication4.8% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Herstappe
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Herstappe?
Herstappe has 78 residents (2026), ranking 565 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Herstappe?
Herstappe covers 1.4 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Herstappe growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Herstappe went from 89 to 78, a change of −12.4%.
Where is Herstappe?
Herstappe is in Limburg. It belongs to Tongeren (arrondissement). Latitude 50.727, longitude 5.426.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Herstappe?
In Herstappe, “Number of dwellings” stands at 32 (2024), ranking 565 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Herstappe?
In Herstappe, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 21 (2024), ranking 565 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Herstappe?
In Herstappe, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,079 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Herstappe?
The nearest to Herstappe are Crisnée (2.1 km), Oreye (4.3 km), Fexhe-le-Haut-Clocher (6.9 km), Awans (7.1 km), Juprelle (7.6 km).
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