Attert: population and statistics
Attert has a population of 5,824 (2026) across 71.1 km², or 81.9 people per km². It ranks 467 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,824 residents
- 71.1 km²
- 82 people/km²
- 298 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Luxembourg, Attert ranks No. 16 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 19.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,068 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Luxembourg for “Net taxable income per inhabitant”.
- Number 1 in Luxembourg for “Median disposable income (administrative)”.
- “Median disposable income (administrative)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built after 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,955 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
Attert in numbers
All indicators for Attert
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Attert | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.5% | 19.0% | 21.7% | ranked 545 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 24.5% | 22.8% | 21.5% | ranked 45 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Attert | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 39.8% | – | 34.6% | ranked 216 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 25.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 8 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 79.6% | – | 79.9% | ranked 302 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,361 | 152,641 | 5,783,434 | ranked 502 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.88 ‰ inh. | 6.32 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 328 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Attert | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 85.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 126 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Attert | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 325 | 23,440 | 1,170,010 | ranked 535 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55.8 ‰ inh. | 79.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 540 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 31,944 € | 22,905 € | 24,247 € | ranked 8 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 44,066 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 1 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 485,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 28 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Attert | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.34 | 1.17 | 1.25 | ranked 112 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.4% | 20.4% | 17.6% | ranked 418 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Attert | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 10.8% | 10.5% | 6.4% | ranked 130 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 4.2% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 526 of 551 |
Population of Attert over time
Attert had 5,411 residents in 2016 and 5,824 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,654 |
| 2022 | 5,624 |
| 2023 | 5,730 |
| 2024 | 5,797 |
| 2025 | 5,788 |
| 2026 | 5,824 |
Where is Attert?
Business sectors: Attert
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19.7% ×4.7
- Professional, scientific and technical15.1% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade12.9% ×0.9
- Construction10.2% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.0% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.5% ×1.4
- Health and social work4.6% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Attert
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Attert?
Attert has 5,824 residents (2026), ranking 467 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Attert?
Attert covers 71.1 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Attert growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Attert went from 5,411 to 5,824, a change of +7.6%.
Where is Attert?
Attert is in Luxembourg. It belongs to Arlon (arrondissement). Latitude 49.750, longitude 5.787.
Median disposable income (administrative): what is the figure for Attert?
In Attert, “Median disposable income (administrative)” stands at 44,066 € (2023), ranking 1 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 30,830 €.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Attert?
In Attert, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 25.4% (2024), ranking 8 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Attert?
In Attert, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,068 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Attert?
The nearest to Attert are Arlon (7.7 km), Martelange (9.7 km), Habay (10 km), Fauvillers (14 km), Etalle (16 km).
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