Aubange: population and statistics
Aubange has a population of 17,845 (2026) across 46.1 km², or 387 people per km². It ranks 204 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 17,845 residents
- 46.1 km²
- 387 people/km²
- 279 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Luxembourg, Aubange ranks No. 4 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.0 ‰ inh. in Aubange, compared with an average of 79.1 ‰ inh. in Luxembourg and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 35.7% in Aubange, compared with an average of 10.5% in Luxembourg and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,079 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Luxembourg for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Luxembourg for “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”.
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,458 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Messancy, 3.3 km away.
Aubange in numbers
All indicators for Aubange
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 | Aubange | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.9% | 19.0% | 21.7% | ranked 539 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.3% | 22.8% | 21.5% | ranked 91 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aubange | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 35.3% | – | 34.6% | ranked 273 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 10.5% | – | 15.3% | ranked 450 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 78.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 336 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 8,147 | 152,641 | 5,783,434 | ranked 210 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.51 ‰ inh. | 6.32 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 272 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aubange | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 78.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 250 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aubange | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 517 | 23,440 | 1,170,010 | ranked 481 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 29.0 ‰ inh. | 79.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 564 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 20,736 € | 22,905 € | 24,247 € | ranked 493 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 32,591 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 98 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 285,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 323 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 210,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 238 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Aubange | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.12 | 1.17 | 1.25 | ranked 449 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 24.2% | 20.4% | 17.6% | ranked 95 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Aubange | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 35.7% | 10.5% | 6.4% | ranked 15 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 10.8% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 108 of 551 |
Population of Aubange over time
Aubange had 16,646 residents in 2016 and 17,845 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,251 |
| 2022 | 17,417 |
| 2023 | 17,652 |
| 2024 | 17,845 |
| 2025 | 17,871 |
| 2026 | 17,845 |
Where is Aubange?
Business sectors: Aubange
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.3% ×1.3
- Other service activities11.2% ×1.7
- Construction10.8% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services8.9% ×1.6
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.8% ×1.4
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.6% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Aubange
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aubange?
Aubange has 17,845 residents (2026), ranking 204 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Aubange?
Aubange covers 46.1 km², with a density of 387 people per km².
Is the population of Aubange growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aubange went from 16,646 to 17,845, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Aubange?
Aubange is in Luxembourg. It belongs to Arlon (arrondissement). Latitude 49.567, longitude 5.805.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aubange?
In Aubange, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.0 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 564 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Aubange?
In Aubange, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 35.7% (2026), ranking 15 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aubange?
In Aubange, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,079 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aubange?
The nearest to Aubange are Messancy (3.3 km), Musson (7.3 km), Saint-Léger (12 km), Arlon (13 km), Etalle (19 km).
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