In 2023, the population of Luxembourg amounted to over 660,000. The largest age groups were formed by those between 35 and 39 years old (53,800 people) and between 40 and 44 years old (51,900 people). By comparison: only 4,900 people were 90 years or older.

 Luxembourg’s foreign population  

Just like Andorra or Monaco, Luxembourg has a large foreign population. Almost as many people with a foreign citizenship as Luxembourgish citizens live in the country. In 2022, the share of foreign nationals living in the Grand Duchy reached just over 47 percent. That year, of Luxembourg’s population roughly 341 thousand people had the Luxembourgish nationality, the remaining 304 thousand were foreign nationals.  

Differences between the Luxembourgish and foreign nationals  

Comparing the Luxembourgish and the foreign nationals, most of the foreign nationals were between 35 and 39 years old. Among the Luxembourgish nationals, this was also a large group, but the largest age groups were composed of those 20 to 24 years old.

The statistic displayed above shows the population of Luxembourg in 2023, by age and gender. In 2023, the population of Luxembourg was mostly male and aged between 35 to 39 years old.

This web map gives the population distribution in Luxembourg. The layers are the population density and the population per municipalitiesUpdated : October 2019

In 2023, the population of Luxembourg amounted to over 660,000 people. Of these, over 332,000 were male. The female population reached just over 328,000, meaning women in Luxembourg were the minority that year.

 Population and age   

When looking at the average age of the Luxembourgish population, it shows that the largest share of people fell in the age brackets between 25 and 55 years old, with those between 30 and 34 forming the largest age group in the Grand Duchy. Only 4.7 thousand people were 90 years and older.

Home to all  

Luxembourg is home to a large foreign population. In 2022, over 47.1 percent of the people who live in the country were citizens of another state. That year, most of the foreign citizens came from other European countries. 724 people from Central America also called the Grand Duchy home, as did roughly 2,700 North Americans. In addition, there were also nearly 205 thousand frontier workers employed in Luxembourg.

The total population in Luxembourg was estimated at 0.7 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Luxembourg Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Luxembourg LU: Population Density: People per Square Km data was reported at 231.447 Person/sq km in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 224.716 Person/sq km for 2016. Luxembourg LU: Population Density: People per Square Km data is updated yearly, averaging 190.431 Person/sq km from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2017, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 231.447 Person/sq km in 2017 and a record low of 168.456 Person/sq km in 2000. Luxembourg LU: Population Density: People per Square Km data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Luxembourg – Table LU.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.; ; Food and Agriculture Organization and World Bank population estimates.; Weighted average;

This statistic shows the total population of Luxembourg from 2001 to 2023. In 2023, Luxembourg had 660,800 inhabitants, this is an increase compared to the previous year by 15,400. In 2001, Luxembourg had only roughly 439,000 inhabitants, indicating that the population of Luxembourg increased by more than 220,000 over the past two decades years.

Of the total population of Luxembourg in 2021, approximately 47.2 percent were foreigners, as shows this statistic on the share of foreigners in Luxembourg. The statistic also shows that the percentage of foreigners living in Luxembourg has increased over the last ten years, from approximately 43 to over 47 percent. Of the approximately 634.7 thousand thousand inhabitants, roughly 335.3 thousand had the Luxembourgish nationality, as becomes clear from this statistic on the population of Luxembourg by nationality. This statistic also shows that the foreigners from EU countries formed the largest minority in Luxembourg in 2021.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Luxemburg population by gender and age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the gender distribution and demographics of Luxemburg.

Content

The dataset constitues the following two datasets across these two themes

• Luxemburg, IA Population Breakdown by Gender
• Luxemburg, IA Population Breakdown by Gender and Age

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Chart and table of Luxembourg population from 1950 to 2025. United Nations projections are also included through the year 2100.

Luxembourg LU: Population: as % of Total: Female data was reported at 49.743 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 49.766 % for 2016. Luxembourg LU: Population: as % of Total: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 50.880 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 51.411 % in 1985 and a record low of 49.743 % in 2017. Luxembourg LU: Population: as % of Total: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Luxembourg – Table LU.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population is the percentage of the population that is female. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Luxemburg by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Luxemburg across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Luxemburg across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

With a zero Hispanic population, Luxemburg is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 229 (99.57% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Luxemburg
• Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Luxemburg is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Luxemburg total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Luxemburg Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Luxemburg by race. It includes the population of Luxemburg across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Luxemburg across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Luxemburg population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 99.57% are white and 0.43% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Luxemburg
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Luxemburg is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Luxemburg total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Luxemburg Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Population ages 0-14, female (% of female population) in Luxembourg was reported at 15.57 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Luxembourg - Population ages 0-14, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Population ages 35-39, male (% of male population) in Luxembourg was reported at 7.8903 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Luxembourg - Population ages 35-39, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on February of 2025.

Luxembourg Population: Age 95 or Above data was reported at 686.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 642.000 Person for 2016. Luxembourg Population: Age 95 or Above data is updated yearly, averaging 318.000 Person from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2017, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 686.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 245.000 Person in 2006. Luxembourg Population: Age 95 or Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Portal of Statistics of Luxembourg. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Luxembourg – Table LU.G001: Population by Age and Sex.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Luxemburg population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Luxemburg. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Luxemburg by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Luxemburg.

Key observations

The largest age group in Luxemburg, IA was for the group of age 10 to 14 years years with a population of 33 (14.35%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Luxemburg, IA was the 25 to 29 years years with a population of 1 (0.43%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Luxemburg is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Luxemburg total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Luxemburg Population by Age. You can refer the same here

School age population, tertiary education, both sexes (number) in Luxembourg was reported at 37885 Persons in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Luxembourg - Population of the official age for tertiary education, both sexes - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

This statistic shows the population of Luxembourg in 2023, by nationality. In 2023, although most of Luxembourg's population was from Luxembourg, 245,800 people from other EU countries lived in the country.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Working-Age Population Total: From 15 to 64 Years for Luxembourg (LFWA64TTLUQ647S) from Q1 2007 to Q3 2024 about Luxembourg, working-age, 15 to 64 years, and population.

There were 468 000 Facebook users in Luxembourg in June 2024, which accounted for 70.5% of its entire population. The slight majority of them were women - 50.4%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (121 800). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 35 to 44, where women lead by 50 000.