Luxembourg Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Luxembourg's population growth was 1.86% in 2025, ranked 61st globally. This represents a 17.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Luxembourg's population growth stood at 1.86% in 2025, a rise of +0.28pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.86% by 2025. Luxembourg ranked 61st globally.
Luxembourg’s population growth has accelerated markedly since the early 1960s, when the annual increase was 0.91%, rising to an all‑time peak of 2.43% in 2017 before moderating to 1.86% in 2025, a rate that places the country 61st globally. The sharp trough of 0.03% recorded in 1983 highlights the volatility of demographic change in a small, highly mobile economy, while the recent surge reflects sustained net migration and a robust labour market that attract foreign workers. Over the 65‑year coverage period, Luxembourg’s growth outpaces that of peer nations such as Comoros (1.88%) and Ghana (1.85%), underscoring the distinctive pull of its financial sector and high‑value services. If the current policy framework continues to support immigration and housing development, the upward trajectory is likely to persist, although tightening labour‑market regulations or a slowdown in EU mobility could temper future growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.92% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.89% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.86% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.86% | +0.28pp | #61 |
| 2024 | 1.58% | −0.44pp | #150 |
| 2023 | 2.02% | +0.00pp | #162 |
| 2022 | 2.02% | +0.50pp | #166 |
| 2021 | 1.52% | −0.15pp | #146 |
| 2020 | 1.67% | −0.30pp | #148 |
| 2019 | 1.96% | +0.03pp | #159 |
| 2018 | 1.93% | −0.50pp | #160 |
| 2017 | 2.43% | +0.28pp | #177 |
| 2016 | 2.16% | −0.20pp | #161 |
| 2015 | 2.36% | +0.00pp | #168 |
| 2014 | 2.36% | +0.05pp | #165 |
| 2013 | 2.31% | −0.09pp | #162 |
| 2012 | 2.40% | +0.18pp | #167 |
| 2011 | 2.22% | +0.40pp | #165 |
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 growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Luxembourg's population growth was 1.86% in 2025. Ranked 61st globally. This represents a 17.8% increase from the previous year.
Luxembourg's population growth peaked at 2.43% in 2017.
The lowest population growth in Luxembourg was 0.03% in 1983.
Luxembourg ranks 61st globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Luxembourg's population growth is projected to reach 1.86% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Luxembourg in 2025 was 1.86%. This ranks 61st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_luxembourg_population-growth,
title = {Luxembourg Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/luxembourg/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}