Herbeumont: population and statistics
Herbeumont has a population of 1,731 (2026) across 58.4 km², or 29.6 people per km². It ranks 562 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,731 residents
- 58.4 km²
- 30 people/km²
- 306 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Luxembourg, Herbeumont ranks No. 42 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 22.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,016 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Luxembourg for “Buildings built before 1946”.
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,182 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bertrix (9,110 residents), 8.2 km away.
Herbeumont in numbers
All indicators for Herbeumont
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 | Herbeumont | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.8% | 19.0% | 21.7% | ranked 427 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.8% | 22.8% | 21.5% | ranked 138 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Herbeumont | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 53.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 73 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 13.8% | – | 15.3% | ranked 344 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 67.4% | – | 79.9% | ranked 525 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 1,056 | 152,641 | 5,783,434 | ranked 557 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.31 ‰ inh. | 6.32 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 198 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Herbeumont | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 57.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 538 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Herbeumont | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 149 | 23,440 | 1,170,010 | ranked 560 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.1 ‰ inh. | 79.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 422 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,290 € | 22,905 € | 24,247 € | ranked 470 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 28,861 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 430 of 551 |
Transport
| Indicator | Herbeumont | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.17 | 1.17 | 1.25 | ranked 394 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 19.6% | 20.4% | 17.6% | ranked 203 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Herbeumont | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 6.9% | 10.5% | 6.4% | ranked 257 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 12.2% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 73 of 551 |
Population of Herbeumont over time
Herbeumont had 1,658 residents in 2016 and 1,731 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,653 |
| 2022 | 1,677 |
| 2023 | 1,728 |
| 2024 | 1,750 |
| 2025 | 1,743 |
| 2026 | 1,731 |
Where is Herbeumont?
Business sectors: Herbeumont
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22.1% ×5.3
- Administrative and support services15.4% ×2.4
- Construction10.7% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical8.7% ×0.4
- Health and social work8.1% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade7.4% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services7.4% ×1.3
- Other service activities4.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Herbeumont
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Herbeumont?
Herbeumont has 1,731 residents (2026), ranking 562 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Herbeumont?
Herbeumont covers 58.4 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Herbeumont growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Herbeumont went from 1,658 to 1,731, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Herbeumont?
Herbeumont is in Luxembourg. It belongs to Neufchâteau (arrondissement). Latitude 49.781, longitude 5.237.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Herbeumont?
In Herbeumont, “Number of dwellings” stands at 1,056 (2024), ranking 557 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Herbeumont?
In Herbeumont, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 149 (2024), ranking 560 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Herbeumont?
In Herbeumont, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,016 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Herbeumont?
The nearest to Herbeumont are Bertrix (8.2 km), Chiny (9.0 km), Florenville (11 km), Bouillon (12 km), Paliseul (16 km).
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