The statistic displayed above shows the population density in Luxembourg from 2009 to 2023. In 2023, the population density in Luxembourg was approximately 255.5 inhabitants per square kilometer, an increase of approximately six residents per square kilometer compared to the previous year.

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

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in Luxembourg was reported at 254 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Luxembourg - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

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;

Population density 2021 (inhabitants per km²), Lorraine: 2019 Territorial entities: arrondissements (Lorraine, Wallonie), cantons (Luxembourg), Kreise (Saarland, Rheinland-Pfalz) Statistical data sources: Destatis, INSEE, Statbel, STATEC. Harmonization: IBA / OIE 2022 Geodata sources: GeoBasis-DE / BKG 2017, IGN France 2017, NGI-Belgium 2017, ACT Luxembourg 2017. Harmonization: SIG-GR / GIS-GR 2022

This statistic shows the population density in Luxembourg in 2023, by canton. The population density in the Luxembourg canton is significantly higher than in the other regions with 857 residents per square kilometer. In comparison, the Wiltz canton had only 72.6 residents per square kilometer, and the Clerveaux canton had roughly 60.5 residents per square kilometer.

Luxembourg LU: Population Density: Inhabitants per sq km data was reported at 253.690 Person in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 248.620 Person for 2021. Luxembourg LU: Population Density: Inhabitants per sq km data is updated yearly, averaging 201.340 Person from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2022, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 253.690 Person in 2022 and a record low of 169.470 Person in 2000. Luxembourg LU: Population Density: Inhabitants per sq km data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Luxembourg – Table LU.OECD.GGI: Social: Demography: OECD Member: Annual.

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.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Luxembourg including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

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.

Total population per municipality harmonized according to INSPIRE requirements Description copied from catalog.inspire.geoportail.lu.

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.

Luxembourg - Distribution of population by household types: Three or more adults was 6.40% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Luxembourg - Distribution of population by household types: Three or more adults - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Luxembourg - Distribution of population by household types: Three or more adults reached a record high of 11.10% in December of 2010 and a record low of 5.80% in December of 2021.

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, WI was for the group of age 20 to 24 years years with a population of 237 (8.71%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Luxemburg, WI was the 85 years and over years with a population of 37 (1.36%). 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

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Luxemburg town by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Luxemburg town across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of male population, with 50.72% of total population being male. 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.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Luxemburg town is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Luxemburg town 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 town Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Luxembourg - Distribution of population by household types: Two adults younger than 65 years was 13.30% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Luxembourg - Distribution of population by household types: Two adults younger than 65 years - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Luxembourg - Distribution of population by household types: Two adults younger than 65 years reached a record high of 15.40% in December of 2019 and a record low of 11.50% in December of 2014.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Luxemburg town 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 town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Luxemburg town by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Luxemburg town.

Key observations

The largest age group in Luxemburg Town, Wisconsin was for the group of age 65 to 69 years years with a population of 188 (11.79%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Luxemburg Town, Wisconsin was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 25 (1.57%). 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 town is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Luxemburg town 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 town Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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Population density 2017 (inhabitants per km²) Territorial entities: arrondissements (Wallonie), zones d'emploi (Lorraine), cantons (Luxembourg), Kreise (Saarland, Rheinland-Pfalz) Statistical data sources: INSEE Grand Est; DG Statistique - Statistics Belgium; Eurostat; STATEC. Harmonization: IBA / OIE 2018 Geodata sources: GeoBasis-DE / BKG 2017; IGN France 2017; NGI-Belgium 2017; ACT Luxembourg 2017. Harmonization: SIG-GR / GIS-GR 2018

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