Bouillon: population and statistics
Bouillon has a population of 5,292 (2026) across 148.6 km², or 35.6 people per km². It ranks 492 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,292 residents
- 148.6 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 234 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Luxembourg, Bouillon ranks No. 25 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.04 ‰ inh. in Bouillon, compared with an average of 6.32 ‰ inh. in Luxembourg and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 27.4% in Bouillon, compared with an average of 19.0% in Luxembourg and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 16.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,006 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Luxembourg for “Administrative poverty risk”.
- Number 1 in Luxembourg for “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Median disposable income (administrative)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,818 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.9 times lower than the national average.
Bouillon in numbers
All indicators for Bouillon
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 | Bouillon | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.4% | 19.0% | 21.7% | ranked 19 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.0% | 22.8% | 21.5% | ranked 451 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bouillon | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 40.6% | – | 34.6% | ranked 206 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 12.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 406 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 60.6% | – | 79.9% | ranked 544 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 3,873 | 152,641 | 5,783,434 | ranked 400 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 11.04 ‰ inh. | 6.32 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 10 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bouillon | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 66.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 471 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bouillon | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 564 | 23,440 | 1,170,010 | ranked 468 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106.6 ‰ inh. | 79.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 243 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 20,493 € | 22,905 € | 24,247 € | ranked 507 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 26,158 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 513 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 205,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 493 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bouillon | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.01 | 1.17 | 1.25 | ranked 511 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 26.5% | 20.4% | 17.6% | ranked 65 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Bouillon | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 6.2% | 10.5% | 6.4% | ranked 293 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 16.0% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 36 of 551 |
Population of Bouillon over time
Bouillon had 5,408 residents in 2016 and 5,292 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,420 |
| 2022 | 5,433 |
| 2023 | 5,400 |
| 2024 | 5,377 |
| 2025 | 5,351 |
| 2026 | 5,292 |
Where is Bouillon?
Business sectors: Bouillon
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction16.3% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services16.3% ×3.0
- Wholesale and retail trade13.3% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.1% ×2.9
- Professional, scientific and technical9.4% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.5% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Bouillon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bouillon?
Bouillon has 5,292 residents (2026), ranking 492 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Bouillon?
Bouillon covers 148.6 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Bouillon growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bouillon went from 5,408 to 5,292, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Bouillon?
Bouillon is in Luxembourg. It belongs to Neufchâteau (arrondissement). Latitude 49.796, longitude 5.068.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bouillon?
In Bouillon, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.04 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 10 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Bouillon?
In Bouillon, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 27.4% (2026), ranking 19 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bouillon?
In Bouillon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,006 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bouillon?
The nearest to Bouillon are Herbeumont (12 km), Vresse-sur-Semois (13 km), Paliseul (13 km), Bertrix (15 km), Bièvre (17 km).
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