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Population · Europe · 2025 data

Flag of LuxembourgLuxembourg Population

Luxembourg had a population of 686,970 in 2025, ranking #166 of 216 countries and territories (0.01% of the world). The population grew by 20.6% over the past ten years.

686,970
Population (2025) · #166
+1.46%
Annual growth
263
People per km²
95%
Live in cities

Population of Luxembourg, 1960–2025

Values in people · World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0)

Population by year (table)
YearPopulationChange
2025686,970+1.47%
2024677,012+1.59%
2023666,430+2.04%
2022653,103+2.04%
2021640,064+1.53%
2020630,419+1.68%
2019620,001+1.98%
2018607,950+1.95%
2017596,336+2.46%
2016582,014+2.18%
2015569,604+2.39%
2014556,319+2.38%
2013543,360+2.34%
2012530,946+2.43%
2011518,347+2.25%
2010506,953+1.84%
2009497,783+1.87%
2008488,650+1.80%
2007479,993+1.56%
2006472,637+1.61%
2005465,158+1.54%
2004458,095+1.43%
2003451,630+1.22%
2002446,175+1.05%
2001441,525+1.20%
2000436,300+1.35%
1999430,475+1.36%
1998424,700+1.25%
1997419,450+1.26%
1996414,225+1.37%
1995408,625+1.41%
1994402,925+1.37%
1993397,475+1.35%
1992392,175+1.34%
1991387,000+1.35%
1990381,850+1.26%
1989377,100+0.98%
1988373,450+0.73%
1987370,750+0.65%
1986368,355+0.45%
1985366,706+0.19%
1984365,998+0.10%
1983365,622+0.03%
1982365,525+0.08%
1981365,225+0.30%
1980364,150+0.36%
1979362,856+0.23%
1978362,007+0.18%
1977361,358+0.17%
1976360,731+0.50%
1975358,950+1.10%
1974355,050+1.31%
1973350,450+1.11%
1972346,600+1.22%
1971342,421+0.96%
1970339,171+0.50%
1969337,500+0.49%
1968335,850+0.26%
1967334,995+0.33%
1966333,895+0.72%
1965331,500+1.14%
1964327,750+1.13%
1963324,100+1.04%
1962320,750+1.23%
1961316,845+0.92%
1960313,970—

Demographics of Luxembourg

83.2
Life expectancy (years)
1.25
Births per woman (below replacement)
15.8%
Aged 65 and over
40.1 years
Median age

Ethnic groups

Luxembourger 52.9%, Portuguese 14.5%, French 7.6%, Italian 3.7%, Belgian 3%, German 2%, Spanish 1.3%, Romania 1%, other 14% (2022 est.)

Languages

Luxembourgish (official administrative, judicial, and national language) 48.9%, Portuguese 15.4%, French (official administrative, judicial, and legislative language) 14.9%, Italian 3.6%, English 3.6%, German (official administrative and judicial language) 2.9%, other 10.8% (2021 est.)

Religions

Christian (predominantly Roman Catholic) 70.6%, Muslim 2.3%, other (includes Buddhist, folk religions, Hindu, Jewish) 0.4%, unaffiliated 26.7% (2020 est.)

Where people live

Urban population: 92.1% of total population (2023).

Largest cities

1
Luxembourg Capital
120,000

Luxembourg and its neighbours

#166Flag of Luxembourg686,970
#19Flag of Germany83.5 million
#23Flag of France68.7 million
#81Flag of Belgium11.9 million

Frequently asked questions about the population of Luxembourg

What is the population of Luxembourg?

Luxembourg had a population of 686,970 in 2025, ranking #166 of 216 countries and territories (0.01% of the world).

Is the population of Luxembourg growing?

Yes. The population grew by 20.6% over the past ten years. Annual growth in 2025: 1.46%.

How has the population of Luxembourg changed since 1960?

It has grown 2.2-fold, from 313,970 in 1960 to 686,970 in 2025.

How densely populated is Luxembourg?

About 263 people per km² of land (2024).

What is the largest city in Luxembourg?

Luxembourg — about 120,000 people in its urban area, and it is also the capital.

Population and demographics: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Cities, ethnic groups, languages and religions: CIA World Factbook (public domain).