Chiny: population and statistics
Chiny has a population of 5,222 (2026) across 114.1 km², or 45.8 people per km². It ranks 494 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,222 residents
- 114.1 km²
- 46 people/km²
- 376 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Luxembourg, Chiny ranks No. 26 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.72 ‰ inh. in Chiny, compared with an average of 6.32 ‰ inh. in Luxembourg and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 22.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,041 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,975 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Florenville, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neufchâteau (8,388 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,164 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Chiny in numbers
All indicators for Chiny
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 | Chiny | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.6% | 19.0% | 21.7% | ranked 370 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.8% | 22.8% | 21.5% | ranked 241 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chiny | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 51.7% | – | 34.6% | ranked 93 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 10.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 451 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 71.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 491 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,709 | 152,641 | 5,783,434 | ranked 475 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.72 ‰ inh. | 6.32 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 511 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chiny | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 81.7% | – | 76.7% | ranked 185 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chiny | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 424 | 23,440 | 1,170,010 | ranked 508 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.2 ‰ inh. | 79.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 448 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,745 € | 22,905 € | 24,247 € | ranked 450 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,671 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 387 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 230,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 457 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Chiny | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.22 | 1.17 | 1.25 | ranked 325 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.6% | 20.4% | 17.6% | ranked 282 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Chiny | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.2% | 10.5% | 6.4% | ranked 436 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 9.6% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 142 of 551 |
Population of Chiny over time
Chiny had 5,233 residents in 2016 and 5,222 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,242 |
| 2022 | 5,292 |
| 2023 | 5,274 |
| 2024 | 5,308 |
| 2025 | 5,265 |
| 2026 | 5,222 |
Where is Chiny?
Business sectors: Chiny
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22.4% ×5.4
- Wholesale and retail trade14.6% ×1.0
- Construction10.8% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical8.3% ×0.4
- Manufacturing8.0% ×1.7
- Other service activities7.1% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.9% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Chiny
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chiny?
Chiny has 5,222 residents (2026), ranking 494 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Chiny?
Chiny covers 114.1 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Chiny growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chiny went from 5,233 to 5,222, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Chiny?
Chiny is in Luxembourg. It belongs to Virton (arrondissement). Latitude 49.738, longitude 5.343.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chiny?
In Chiny, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.72 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 511 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Chiny?
In Chiny, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 424 (2024), ranking 508 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chiny?
In Chiny, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,041 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chiny?
The nearest to Chiny are Florenville (5.1 km), Herbeumont (9.0 km), Neufchâteau (13 km), Tintigny (14 km), Bertrix (14 km).
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