Population of Luxembourg

As of May 2026, the population of Luxembourg is 673.3 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 6 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.93%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 38.3 years in 2016 to 40.2 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 83.2 years and population density is 260.3 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Luxembourg peaked in 2016, reaching around 2.49% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.9% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 14.51 thousand in 2016 to nearly 6.05 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Luxembourg, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 79.4 years in 2006 to 83.2 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 4 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Luxembourg

The cities of Luxembourg are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 157.7 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Luxembourg, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 76.7 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Esch-sur-Alzette with 36.6 thousand and Dudelange, Esch-sur-Alzette with 18 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Luxembourg: