Hotton: population and statistics
Hotton has a population of 5,699 (2026) across 57.0 km², or 99.9 people per km². It ranks 473 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,699 residents
- 57.0 km²
- 100 people/km²
- 178 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Luxembourg, Hotton ranks No. 19 by population.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,026 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,986 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rendeux, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Marche-en-Famenne (18,007 residents), 8.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,104 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Hotton in numbers
All indicators for Hotton
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 | Hotton | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.7% | 19.0% | 21.7% | ranked 361 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.4% | 22.8% | 21.5% | ranked 177 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hotton | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 33.3% | – | 34.6% | ranked 297 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 15.8% | – | 15.3% | ranked 253 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 71.2% | – | 79.9% | ranked 497 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,987 | 152,641 | 5,783,434 | ranked 454 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.98 ‰ inh. | 6.32 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 220 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hotton | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 70.1% | – | 76.7% | ranked 417 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hotton | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 483 | 23,440 | 1,170,010 | ranked 490 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.8 ‰ inh. | 79.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 427 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 20,914 € | 22,905 € | 24,247 € | ranked 489 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 28,140 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 465 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 230,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 457 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hotton | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.14 | 1.17 | 1.25 | ranked 428 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 21.5% | 20.4% | 17.6% | ranked 145 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Hotton | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.8% | 10.5% | 6.4% | ranked 391 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 10.3% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 120 of 551 |
Population of Hotton over time
Hotton had 5,468 residents in 2016 and 5,699 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,662 |
| 2022 | 5,707 |
| 2023 | 5,722 |
| 2024 | 5,706 |
| 2025 | 5,682 |
| 2026 | 5,699 |
Where is Hotton?
Business sectors: Hotton
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction18.0% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade13.9% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services10.4% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.5
- Other service activities9.1% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services8.5% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.5% ×1.8
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Hotton
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hotton?
Hotton has 5,699 residents (2026), ranking 473 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Hotton?
Hotton covers 57.0 km², with a density of 100 people per km².
Is the population of Hotton growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hotton went from 5,468 to 5,699, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Hotton?
Hotton is in Luxembourg. It belongs to Marche-en-Famenne (arrondissement). Latitude 50.268, longitude 5.447.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Hotton?
In Hotton, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 71.2% (2024), ranking 497 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Hotton?
In Hotton, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 483 (2024), ranking 490 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hotton?
In Hotton, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,026 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hotton?
The nearest to Hotton are Rendeux (5.6 km), Erezée (8.3 km), Marche-en-Famenne (8.6 km), Somme-Leuze (9.2 km), Durbuy (9.4 km).
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