Verviers Population 2026
Verviers has a population of 52,824, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Wallonia. Roughly 0.4% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,824
Rank in Belgium
#29
Coordinates
50.59°N, 5.86°E
~201 m elevation · Europe/Brussels
Distance to capital (Brussels)
110 km
68 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wallonia
Cities near Verviers
FAQ
What is the population of Verviers?
Verviers has a population of 52,824 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Belgium.
What region is Verviers in?
Verviers is located in Wallonia, Belgium.
Is Verviers the capital of Belgium?
No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 110 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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