Peer: population and statistics
Peer has a population of 16,788 (2026) across 87.2 km², or 192 people per km². It ranks 220 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 16,788 residents
- 87.2 km²
- 192 people/km²
- 60 m
Key points
Among the 38 municipalities in Limburg, Peer ranks No. 22 by population.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,056 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,217 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hechtel-Eksel, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pelt (34,698 residents), 9.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,224 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Peer in numbers
All indicators for Peer
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 | Peer | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.7% | 23.3% | 21.7% | ranked 121 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 19.9% | 20.0% | 21.5% | ranked 463 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Peer | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 8.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 550 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 20.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 66 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 81.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 186 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 8,143 | 419,438 | 5,783,434 | ranked 211 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.43 ‰ inh. | 6.04 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 185 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Peer | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 89.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 52 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Peer | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,871 | 94,292 | 1,170,010 | ranked 189 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.4 ‰ inh. | 103.8 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 196 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,298 € | 23,642 € | 24,247 € | ranked 350 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,998 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 260 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 320,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 232 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 280,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 74 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Peer | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.31 | 1.26 | 1.25 | ranked 167 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.6% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 403 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Peer | Limburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 8.1% | 12.3% | 6.4% | ranked 203 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.1% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 346 of 551 |
Population of Peer over time
Peer had 16,312 residents in 2016 and 16,788 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,421 |
| 2022 | 16,449 |
| 2023 | 16,534 |
| 2024 | 16,585 |
| 2025 | 16,685 |
| 2026 | 16,788 |
Where is Peer?
Business sectors: Peer
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction18.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical14.3% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade13.0% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.6% ×2.8
- Other service activities7.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.9
- Information and communication4.3% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Peer
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Peer?
Peer has 16,788 residents (2026), ranking 220 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Peer?
Peer covers 87.2 km², with a density of 192 people per km².
Is the population of Peer growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Peer went from 16,312 to 16,788, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Peer?
Peer is in Limburg. It belongs to Maaseik (arrondissement). Latitude 51.133, longitude 5.454.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Peer?
In Peer, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 8.9% (2024), ranking 550 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 34.6%.
Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning: what is the figure for Peer?
In Peer, “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning” stands at 89.1% (2024), ranking 52 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 76.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Peer?
In Peer, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,056 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Peer?
The nearest to Peer are Hechtel-Eksel (5.5 km), Bree (9.1 km), Pelt (9.7 km), Bocholt (9.8 km), Houthalen-Helchteren (12 km).
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