Léglise: population and statistics
Léglise has a population of 5,903 (2026) across 173.7 km², or 34.0 people per km². It ranks 464 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,903 residents
- 173.7 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 409 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Luxembourg, Léglise ranks No. 15 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 12.0% in Léglise, compared with an average of 19.0% in Luxembourg and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 21.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,032 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Luxembourg for “Share of inhabitants under 20”.
- “Buildings built after 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median disposable income (administrative)”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 24,331 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Neufchâteau, 8.6 km away.
Léglise in numbers
All indicators for Léglise
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 | Léglise | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 12.0% | 19.0% | 21.7% | ranked 556 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 27.4% | 22.8% | 21.5% | ranked 6 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Léglise | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 45.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 153 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 27.8% | – | 15.3% | ranked 3 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 74.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 460 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,465 | 152,641 | 5,783,434 | ranked 494 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.90 ‰ inh. | 6.32 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 143 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Léglise | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 68.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 428 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Léglise | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 538 | 23,440 | 1,170,010 | ranked 472 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.1 ‰ inh. | 79.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 393 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,428 € | 22,905 € | 24,247 € | ranked 341 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 34,312 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 29 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 250,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 420 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Léglise | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.36 | 1.17 | 1.25 | ranked 81 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 13.6% | 20.4% | 17.6% | ranked 503 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Léglise | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.5% | 10.5% | 6.4% | ranked 333 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.5% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 310 of 551 |
Population of Léglise over time
Léglise had 5,180 residents in 2016 and 5,903 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,626 |
| 2022 | 5,705 |
| 2023 | 5,746 |
| 2024 | 5,839 |
| 2025 | 5,868 |
| 2026 | 5,903 |
Where is Léglise?
Business sectors: Léglise
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21.8% ×5.2
- Construction15.8% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade11.7% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical9.3% ×0.5
- Other service activities9.3% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.4% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.7% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Léglise
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Léglise?
Léglise has 5,903 residents (2026), ranking 464 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Léglise?
Léglise covers 173.7 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Léglise growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Léglise went from 5,180 to 5,903, a change of +14.0%.
Where is Léglise?
Léglise is in Luxembourg. It belongs to Neufchâteau (arrondissement). Latitude 49.800, longitude 5.537.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Léglise?
In Léglise, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 27.8% (2024), ranking 3 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Léglise?
In Léglise, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 12.0% (2026), ranking 556 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Léglise?
In Léglise, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,032 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Léglise?
The nearest to Léglise are Neufchâteau (8.6 km), Fauvillers (11 km), Habay (11 km), Vaux-sur-Sûre (13 km), Tintigny (13 km).
Coat of arms: rode raaf, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Flag: Marcus365, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons. Coats of arms and flags are shown for identification only; this site is not affiliated with any public authority.
