Categories in Verviers
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Verviers
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 408 | 23 years |
| Restaurants | 388 | 22 years |
| Shopping | 322 | 30 years |
| Lawyers legal | 242 | 21 years |
| Beauty salons | 209 | 17 years |
| Sports other | 206 | 14 years |
| Accountants | 178 | 22 years |
| Hairdressers | 162 | 28 years |
| Other construction | 146 | — |
| Corporate management | 134 | 28 years |
| Electronics stores | 128 | 31 years |
| Clothing stores | 125 | 43 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 124 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 122 | 31 years |
Verviers Facts
| Area | 27.3 km² |
| Population | 63,047 |
| Male Population | 30,676 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 32,371 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +2.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +7.4% |
| Median Age | 38.1 years (Male: 36.7, Female: 39.5) |
| Area Codes | 87 |
| Neighborhoods | Heusy, Stembert, Ensival, Lambermont, Verviers |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.58907, 5.86241 |
| Postal Codes | 4750, 4800, 4801, 4802, 4820, More |
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Verviers Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 61,668 | 59,738 | 58,692 | 61,424 | 63,047 |
| Population Density | 2,257.9 / km² | 2,187.2 / km² | 2,148.9 / km² | 2,248.9 / km² | 2,308.4 / km² |
Verviers Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 4.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verviers | -0.4% | +2.8% | +4.7% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Verviers Median Age
Median Age: 38.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verviers | 38.1 yrs | 39.5 yrs | 36.7 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Verviers Population Density
Population Density: 2,308 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verviers | 63,047 | 27.3 km² | 2,308 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Verviers Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 100 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Verviers
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Verviers
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Verviers
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Verviers
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Verviers
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Verviers CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verviers | 491,746 tn | 7.8 tn | 18,004.4 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 491,746 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.8 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 18,004.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/08 | 5:21 PM | 3 | 73.4 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/08 | 6:17 PM | 3.4 | 97.4 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/07 | 3:10 AM | 3.7 | 16 km | 13,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 6:46 AM | 3 | 15.6 km | 15,600 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/06 | 8:19 AM | 3.1 | 56 km | 4,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/05 | 7:38 AM | 3 | 24.4 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/04 | 11:16 PM | 3.4 | 38.8 km | 13,100 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/03 | 2:14 AM | 3 | 46.4 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 38.7 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 62.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Verviers
Verviers (French pronunciation: [vɛʁvje]) is a Walloon city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Liège. Verviers municipality includes the old communes of Ensival, Lambermont, Petit-Rechain, Stembert, and Heusy. It is also the center..
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