Luxembourg Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Luxembourg's urban population was 95.23% in 2025, ranked 19th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Luxembourg's urban population stood at 95.23% in 2025, a rise of +0.38% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 95.23% by 2025. Luxembourg ranked 19th globally.
Luxembourg’s urban population share has risen steadily over the 66‑year span from 69.51 % in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 95.23 % in 2025, placing the Grand Duchy at rank 19 globally. The increase reflects sustained internal migration, high rates of new housing construction, and the concentration of services and finance‑sector employment in the capital region, which have drawn both domestic and cross‑border workers into the city‑core. Compared with peers of similar ranking, the Virgin Islands (US) record a slightly higher urban share of 95.39 % while the Turks and Caicos Islands stand at 94.42 %, underscoring Luxembourg’s position at the upper end of the spectrum for small, highly developed economies. The persistent upward trajectory suggests that future shifts in land‑use policy, transport infrastructure, or a reversal in demographic trends could moderate the pace, but absent major policy changes the urbanisation rate is likely to remain near its current ceiling.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 95.66% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 95.44% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 95.23% | - | - |
| 2025 | 95.23% | +0.38% | #19 |
| 2024 | 94.84% | +0.04% | #198 |
| 2023 | 94.80% | +0.04% | #198 |
| 2022 | 94.76% | +0.17% | #198 |
| 2021 | 94.59% | +0.73% | #198 |
| 2020 | 93.86% | +0.60% | #195 |
| 2019 | 93.26% | +0.59% | #195 |
| 2018 | 92.67% | +0.57% | #195 |
| 2017 | 92.10% | +0.56% | #195 |
| 2016 | 91.54% | +0.55% | #193 |
| 2015 | 90.99% | +0.53% | #190 |
| 2014 | 90.46% | +0.52% | #190 |
| 2013 | 89.94% | +0.50% | #190 |
| 2012 | 89.44% | +0.48% | #190 |
| 2011 | 88.96% | +0.47% | #190 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Luxembourg matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Luxembourg's urban population was 95.23% in 2025. Ranked 19th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Luxembourg's urban population peaked at 95.23% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Luxembourg was 69.51% in 1960.
Luxembourg ranks 19th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Luxembourg's urban population is projected to reach 95.23% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Luxembourg in 2025 was 95.23%. This ranks 19th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_luxembourg_urban-population,
title = {Luxembourg Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/luxembourg/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}