Libin: population and statistics
Libin has a population of 5,391 (2026) across 140.6 km², or 38.3 people per km². It ranks 489 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,391 residents
- 140.6 km²
- 38 people/km²
- 397 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Luxembourg, Libin ranks No. 23 by population.
Share of inhabitants under 20: 23.7% in Libin, compared with an average of 22.8% in Luxembourg and 21.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 20.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,008 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Buildings built after 2001”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,689 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Saint-Hubert, 9.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Libramont-Chevigny (12,065 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,032 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Libin in numbers
All indicators for Libin
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 | Libin | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.4% | 19.0% | 21.7% | ranked 445 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.7% | 22.8% | 21.5% | ranked 73 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Libin | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 39.0% | – | 34.6% | ranked 227 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 22.5% | – | 15.3% | ranked 26 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 76.2% | – | 79.9% | ranked 422 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,822 | 152,641 | 5,783,434 | ranked 467 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.08 ‰ inh. | 6.32 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 316 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Libin | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 72.0% | – | 76.7% | ranked 382 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Libin | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 599 | 23,440 | 1,170,010 | ranked 461 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.1 ‰ inh. | 79.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 205 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,534 € | 22,905 € | 24,247 € | ranked 391 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,765 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 282 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 280,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 341 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Libin | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.26 | 1.17 | 1.25 | ranked 258 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.0% | 20.4% | 17.6% | ranked 444 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Libin | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.3% | 10.5% | 6.4% | ranked 429 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.3% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 329 of 551 |
Population of Libin over time
Libin had 5,069 residents in 2016 and 5,391 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,286 |
| 2022 | 5,307 |
| 2023 | 5,381 |
| 2024 | 5,351 |
| 2025 | 5,367 |
| 2026 | 5,391 |
Where is Libin?
Business sectors: Libin
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction20.5% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15.9% ×3.8
- Wholesale and retail trade12.4% ×0.8
- Other service activities8.5% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.4
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×1.0
- Manufacturing4.7% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Libin
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Libin?
Libin has 5,391 residents (2026), ranking 489 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Libin?
Libin covers 140.6 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Libin growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Libin went from 5,069 to 5,391, a change of +6.4%.
Where is Libin?
Libin is in Luxembourg. It belongs to Neufchâteau (arrondissement). Latitude 49.983, longitude 5.258.
Buildings built after 2001: what is the figure for Libin?
In Libin, “Buildings built after 2001” stands at 22.5% (2024), ranking 26 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 15.3%.
Share of inhabitants under 20: what is the figure for Libin?
In Libin, “Share of inhabitants under 20” stands at 23.7% (2026), ranking 73 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Libin?
In Libin, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,008 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Libin?
The nearest to Libin are Saint-Hubert (9.6 km), Daverdisse (11 km), Libramont-Chevigny (11 km), Tellin (11 km), Paliseul (12 km).
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