Bastogne: population and statistics
Bastogne has a population of 21,010 (2026) across 264.7 km², or 79.4 people per km². It ranks 161 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 21,010 residents
- 264.7 km²
- 79 people/km²
- 498 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Luxembourg, Bastogne ranks No. 2 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 16.8% in Bastogne, compared with an average of 19.0% in Luxembourg and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,041 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Luxembourg for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Luxembourg for “VAT-liable enterprises”.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built after 2001”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 37,071 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sainte-Ode, 14.2 km away.
Bastogne in numbers
All indicators for Bastogne
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 | Bastogne | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.8% | 19.0% | 21.7% | ranked 522 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.9% | 22.8% | 21.5% | ranked 66 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bastogne | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 25.3% | – | 34.6% | ranked 370 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 21.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 51 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 70.8% | – | 79.9% | ranked 499 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 9,815 | 152,641 | 5,783,434 | ranked 163 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 6.48 ‰ inh. | 6.32 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 118 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bastogne | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 81.4% | – | 76.7% | ranked 195 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bastogne | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,811 | 23,440 | 1,170,010 | ranked 199 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.2 ‰ inh. | 79.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 420 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,564 € | 22,905 € | 24,247 € | ranked 459 of 564 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 295,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 304 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 246,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 159 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bastogne | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.19 | 1.17 | 1.25 | ranked 374 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 20.2% | 20.4% | 17.6% | ranked 186 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Bastogne | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 8.5% | 10.5% | 6.4% | ranked 190 of 564 |
Population of Bastogne over time
Bastogne had 19,063 residents in 2016 and 21,010 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,046 |
| 2022 | 20,361 |
| 2023 | 20,524 |
| 2024 | 20,688 |
| 2025 | 20,940 |
| 2026 | 21,010 |
Where is Bastogne?
Business sectors: Bastogne
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.2% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16.6% ×4.0
- Construction13.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical12.4% ×0.6
- Other service activities7.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.8% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Bastogne
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bastogne?
Bastogne has 21,010 residents (2026), ranking 161 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Bastogne?
Bastogne covers 264.7 km², with a density of 79 people per km².
Is the population of Bastogne growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bastogne went from 19,063 to 21,010, a change of +10.2%.
Where is Bastogne?
Bastogne is in Luxembourg. It belongs to Bastogne (arrondissement). Latitude 50.004, longitude 5.720.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Bastogne?
In Bastogne, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 16.8% (2026), ranking 522 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Bastogne?
In Bastogne, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 21.4% (2024), ranking 51 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bastogne?
In Bastogne, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,041 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bastogne?
The nearest to Bastogne are Sainte-Ode (14 km), Houffalize (15 km), Vaux-sur-Sûre (15 km), Tenneville (17 km), Fauvillers (17 km).
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