What is the population of Luxembourg in 2026?
Luxembourg has a population of 686,970 people (2025 estimate), which is 168th in the world and about 0.01% of the global total.
Officially Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Population 2025
686,970
0.01% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+1.46%
+10,030 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
259/km²
2,574 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
39.5 years
Life expectancy 83.2 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Luxembourg
With a population of 686,970 and a land area of 2,574 km², Luxembourg ranks 166th globally. The country's 259 people per km² reflects dense settlement, with 95% of residents in urban areas. Established in 1815, this constitutional monarchy borders Belgium, France, and Germany on the European continent.
A GDP per capita of $147,252 places Luxembourg among the world's wealthiest economies. The population is aging, with a median age of 39.5 years and life expectancy of 83.2 years, while annual growth of 1.5% and a fertility rate of 1.3 births per woman indicate slow natural increase. The official languages are German, French, and Luxembourgish, and the currency is the Euro.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Luxembourg
- Continent
- Europe
- ISO codes
- LU · LUX
- Demonym
- Luxembourger
- Currency
- Euro (EUR €)
- Government
- Constitutional monarchy
- State inception
- 1815
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +352
- Internet TLD
- .lu
- Land neighbours
- 3
Languages
- German
- French
- Luxembourgish
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Not published for Luxembourg: Literacy Rate.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 15.8%
- Age 15–64
- 68.7%
- Age 65+
- 15.5%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 15 | 99 |
| 95-99 | 244 | 791 |
| 90-94 | 1,266 | 2,727 |
| 85-89 | 3,275 | 5,337 |
| 80-84 | 5,742 | 7,622 |
| 75-79 | 9,139 | 10,236 |
| 70-74 | 12,249 | 13,175 |
| 65-69 | 15,964 | 16,282 |
| 60-64 | 20,787 | 19,998 |
| 55-59 | 24,378 | 22,466 |
| 50-54 | 24,095 | 23,028 |
| 45-49 | 24,507 | 23,971 |
| 40-44 | 26,018 | 25,555 |
| 35-39 | 26,910 | 26,384 |
| 30-34 | 27,654 | 26,208 |
| 25-29 | 24,845 | 23,429 |
| 20-24 | 19,304 | 18,087 |
| 15-19 | 18,102 | 16,960 |
| 10-14 | 18,456 | 17,510 |
| 5-9 | 18,186 | 17,420 |
| 0-4 | 17,625 | 16,989 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 296,570 |
| 1960 | 313,877 |
| 1970 | 339,332 |
| 1980 | 363,705 |
| 1990 | 381,700 |
| 2000 | 436,132 |
| 2010 | 507,410 |
| 2020 | 630,597 |
| 2030 | 713,667 |
| 2040 | 762,673 |
| 2050 | 791,464 |
| 2060 | 800,675 |
| 2070 | 796,328 |
| 2080 | 782,395 |
| 2090 | 764,384 |
| 2100 | 747,990 |
How Luxembourg Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Luxembourg687K
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Luxembourg | 687K |
Countries Bordering Luxembourg
3 land borders.
Luxembourg Population FAQ
Is the population of Luxembourg growing or shrinking?
Luxembourg's population is growing at +1.46% per year, a change of roughly 10,030 people annually.
What is the capital of Luxembourg?
The capital of Luxembourg is Luxembourg.
How densely populated is Luxembourg?
Luxembourg has 259/km² across 2,574 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Luxembourg?
Life expectancy at birth in Luxembourg is 83.2 years (2024).
What is the median age in Luxembourg?
The median age in Luxembourg is 39.5 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Luxembourg in?
Luxembourg is in Europe.