Luxembourg Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Luxembourg's population density was 267.3 in 2025, ranked 48th globally. This represents a 3.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Luxembourg's population density stood at 267.3 in 2025, a rise of +8.5 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 267.3 by 2025. Luxembourg ranked 48th globally.
Luxembourg’s population density has risen steadily over the 25‑year span from 169.47 persons per square kilometre in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 267.33 in 2025, placing it 48th globally according to the World Bank. This increase reflects both modest population growth and limited land area, resulting in a density that now closely matches that of Trinidad and Tobago (266.82) and is only marginally lower than the British Virgin Islands (268.49). The upward trajectory mirrors broader European trends of urban concentration, while the trough in 2000 marked the lowest point in the period under review. Despite the recent acceleration, Luxembourg’s density remains below that of Kuwait (276.88), suggesting room for further densification if housing supply expands and economic activity continues to attract migrants. Future changes in migration policy, housing development, or land‑use planning will likely determine whether the density continues its ascent or stabilises at current levels.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 271.8 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 267.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 267.3 | +8.5 | #48 |
| 2023 | 258.9 | +5.2 | #163 |
| 2022 | 253.7 | +5.1 | #164 |
| 2021 | 248.6 | +3.7 | #166 |
| 2020 | 244.9 | +4.0 | #164 |
| 2019 | 240.8 | +4.7 | #162 |
| 2018 | 236.1 | +4.5 | #162 |
| 2017 | 231.6 | +5.6 | #163 |
| 2016 | 226.1 | +4.8 | #164 |
| 2015 | 221.3 | +5.2 | #163 |
| 2014 | 216.1 | +5.0 | #163 |
| 2013 | 211.1 | +4.8 | #163 |
| 2012 | 206.2 | +4.9 | #162 |
| 2011 | 201.3 | +4.4 | #159 |
| 2010 | 196.9 | +3.6 | #158 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Luxembourg matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw population density improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Luxembourg's population density was 267.3 in 2025. Ranked 48th globally. This represents a 3.3% increase from the previous year.
Luxembourg's population density peaked at 267.3 in 2025.
The lowest population density in Luxembourg was 169.5 in 2000.
Luxembourg ranks 48th globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Luxembourg's population density is projected to reach 267.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Luxembourg in 2025 was 267.3. This ranks 48th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_luxembourg_population-density,
title = {Luxembourg Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/luxembourg/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}