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Luxembourg· by the numbers

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Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing686,970 (World Bank, 2025) + +9,958/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 11905 on Earth

Luxembourg's population is 686,970 (2025) — the 166th-largest in the world and the 36th-largest in Europe, growing by about 9,958 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Luxembourg Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#166 of 217
686,970
Area
2,586 km²
266.8 km² land area
GDP#74 of 186
$101.2B
GDP / capita
$147,252
2025
#74 economy overall
Price level#19 of 200
88 / US 100
Share of humanity
0.0084%
1 in 11,905 people on Earth lives in Luxembourg

Luxembourg in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Luxembourg's Population Growth

Yes — Luxembourg's population rose by 9,958 people (+1.47%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.3 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Luxembourg Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
266.8 people / km²
2,574 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
38.9 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
83.2 years
M 81 · F 85.5
Average height2019
178.5 cm (male)
female 165.1 cm
Homicide rate2022
1.5 per 100,000
#68 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
7.4 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
94.9 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
1.3 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
+5,237 people
positive in latest year
Aged 65+2025
15.8 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male345,900Female341,071
0-4 · Male: 18,1310-4 · Female: 17,3690-45-9 · Male: 18,2905-9 · Female: 17,6975-910-14 · Male: 18,86510-14 · Female: 17,81910-1415-19 · Male: 18,55115-19 · Female: 17,60015-1920-24 · Male: 19,62420-24 · Female: 18,25920-2425-29 · Male: 24,48525-29 · Female: 22,90025-2930-34 · Male: 27,70630-34 · Female: 26,38630-3435-39 · Male: 27,73035-39 · Female: 27,00535-3940-44 · Male: 26,42840-44 · Female: 25,98640-4445-49 · Male: 25,07745-49 · Female: 24,59045-4950-54 · Male: 24,29650-54 · Female: 23,29450-5455-59 · Male: 24,58855-59 · Female: 22,91455-5960-64 · Male: 21,89560-64 · Female: 20,86060-6465-69 · Male: 16,86965-69 · Female: 16,99565-6970-74 · Male: 12,75270-74 · Female: 13,75870-7475-79 · Male: 9,68975-79 · Female: 10,83275-7980+ · Male: 10,92480+ · Female: 16,80780+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Luxembourg
76,684
2
Esch-sur-Alzette
36,625
3
Dudelange
18,013

Where is Luxembourg Located?

Capital
Luxembourg
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language(s)
Luxembourgish, German, French
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Continent
43 countries in Europe →
Land area
2,574 km²
Area (GeoNames)
2,586 km²
Borders
3 countries
Shares a border with

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Luxembourg?

Luxembourg's population is 686,970 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #166 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Luxembourg?

686,970 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Luxembourg's population density?

266.8 people per km², based on a land area of 2,574 km².

What is Luxembourg ranked in population worldwide?

#166 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Luxembourg?

83.2 years on average (2024) — 81.0 for men, 85.5 for women.

What is Luxembourg's GDP?

$101.2B, ranking #74 of 186 economies we track — $147,252 per capita.

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