Liège Population 2026
Liège has a population of 195,278, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Wallonia. Roughly 1.7% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 5.2× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
195,278
Rank in Belgium
#5
Coordinates
50.63°N, 5.57°E
~66 m elevation · Europe/Brussels
Distance to capital (Brussels)
89 km
55 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wallonia
Cities near Liège
FAQ
What is the population of Liège?
Liège has a population of 195,278 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Belgium.
What region is Liège in?
Liège is located in Wallonia, Belgium.
Is Liège the capital of Belgium?
No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 89 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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