Gouvy: population and statistics
Gouvy has a population of 5,423 (2026) across 165.3 km², or 32.8 people per km². It ranks 486 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,423 residents
- 165.3 km²
- 33 people/km²
- 460 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Luxembourg, Gouvy ranks No. 22 by population.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: 20,486 € in Gouvy, compared with an average of 22,905 € in Luxembourg and 23,352 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 25.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,035 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Net taxable income per inhabitant”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,158 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vielsalm, 11.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sankt Vith (10,191 residents), 17 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,140 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Gouvy in numbers
All indicators for Gouvy
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 | Gouvy | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.8% | 19.0% | 21.7% | ranked 476 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.6% | 22.8% | 21.5% | ranked 158 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gouvy | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 39.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 215 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 15.1% | – | 15.3% | ranked 290 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 67.3% | – | 79.9% | ranked 526 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,848 | 152,641 | 5,783,434 | ranked 463 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.87 ‰ inh. | 6.32 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 235 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gouvy | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 74.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 328 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gouvy | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 521 | 23,440 | 1,170,010 | ranked 479 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96.1 ‰ inh. | 79.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 346 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 20,486 € | 22,905 € | 24,247 € | ranked 508 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,213 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 337 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 250,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 420 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gouvy | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.28 | 1.17 | 1.25 | ranked 217 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.5% | 20.4% | 17.6% | ranked 291 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Gouvy | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.9% | 10.5% | 6.4% | ranked 207 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 9.8% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 137 of 551 |
Population of Gouvy over time
Gouvy had 5,156 residents in 2016 and 5,423 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,404 |
| 2022 | 5,406 |
| 2023 | 5,483 |
| 2024 | 5,474 |
| 2025 | 5,452 |
| 2026 | 5,423 |
Where is Gouvy?
Business sectors: Gouvy
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25.3% ×6.1
- Construction12.1% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.5
- Wholesale and retail trade9.8% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×1.1
- Other service activities5.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Gouvy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gouvy?
Gouvy has 5,423 residents (2026), ranking 486 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Gouvy?
Gouvy covers 165.3 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Gouvy growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gouvy went from 5,156 to 5,423, a change of +5.2%.
Where is Gouvy?
Gouvy is in Luxembourg. It belongs to Bastogne (arrondissement). Latitude 50.187, longitude 5.945.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Gouvy?
In Gouvy, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 67.3% (2024), ranking 526 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
Net taxable income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Gouvy?
In Gouvy, “Net taxable income per inhabitant” stands at 20,486 € (2023), ranking 508 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 24,247 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gouvy?
In Gouvy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,035 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gouvy?
The nearest to Gouvy are Vielsalm (11 km), Houffalize (13 km), Burg-Reuland (14 km), Lierneux (15 km), Sankt Vith (17 km).
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