Luxembourg Population
Europe & Central Asia · 166th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
695,814
The population of Luxembourg is about 695,814 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 694 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.01% of the world's people.
Luxembourg is ranked 166th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 0.98% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 790 thousand. That is 2.2 times its 1960 population of 314 thousand. Population density is 269 people per square kilometre. 95% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
694 thousand
Yearly change
+0.98%
World rank
166th
Share of world
0.01%
Density
269/km²
Land area
2,574 km²
Life expectancy
83.2 yrs
Births per woman
1.25
GDP per capita
$147,252
GDP
$101.2B
Population of Luxembourg, 1960–2050
Luxembourg population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 313,970 | — | 122 |
| 1970 | 339,171 | +0.50% | 132 |
| 1980 | 364,150 | +0.36% | 141 |
| 1990 | 381,850 | +1.26% | 148 |
| 2000 | 436,300 | +1.35% | 169 |
| 2010 | 506,953 | +1.84% | 197 |
| 2020 | 630,419 | +1.68% | 245 |
| 2024 | 677,012 | +1.59% | 263 |
| 2026proj. | 693,718 | +0.98% | 269 |
| 2030proj. | 719,071 | +0.81% | 279 |
| 2040proj. | 765,587 | +0.47% | 297 |
| 2050proj. | 790,415 | +0.19% | 307 |
Luxembourg vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 256 times as many people as Luxembourg. Bangladesh is 5.1 times more densely populated.
Luxembourg population: questions and answers
What is the population of Luxembourg in 2026?
About 693,718 (694 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Luxembourg's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.98% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Luxembourg?
About 269 people per km², with a land area of 2,574 km².
What will the population of Luxembourg be in 2050?
About 790 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Luxembourg?
Luxembourg.
What is the life expectancy in Luxembourg?
83.2 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.