Manhay: population and statistics
Manhay has a population of 3,778 (2026) across 120.2 km², or 31.4 people per km². It ranks 525 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,778 residents
- 120.2 km²
- 31 people/km²
- 437 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Luxembourg, Manhay ranks No. 31 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.05 ‰ inh. in Manhay, compared with an average of 6.32 ‰ inh. in Luxembourg and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Households without a car: 12.8% in Manhay, compared with an average of 20.4% in Luxembourg and 27.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 988 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Households without a car”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,832 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Erezée, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hotton (5,699 residents), 15 km away.
Manhay in numbers
All indicators for Manhay
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 | Manhay | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.6% | 19.0% | 21.7% | ranked 485 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.4% | 22.8% | 21.5% | ranked 83 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Manhay | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 33.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 298 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 21.7% | – | 15.3% | ranked 40 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 69.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 509 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,224 | 152,641 | 5,783,434 | ranked 508 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 9.05 ‰ inh. | 6.32 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 27 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Manhay | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 69.3% | – | 76.7% | ranked 425 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Manhay | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 457 | 23,440 | 1,170,010 | ranked 495 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 121.0 ‰ inh. | 79.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 121 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,960 € | 22,905 € | 24,247 € | ranked 373 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,201 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 342 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 260,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 395 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Manhay | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.33 | 1.17 | 1.25 | ranked 131 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 12.8% | 20.4% | 17.6% | ranked 527 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Manhay | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 3.4% | 10.5% | 6.4% | ranked 508 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 7.4% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 247 of 551 |
Population of Manhay over time
Manhay had 3,380 residents in 2016 and 3,778 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,607 |
| 2022 | 3,650 |
| 2023 | 3,703 |
| 2024 | 3,715 |
| 2025 | 3,762 |
| 2026 | 3,778 |
Where is Manhay?
Business sectors: Manhay
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction18.4% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16.6% ×4.0
- Wholesale and retail trade13.3% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical13.1% ×0.6
- Manufacturing7.7% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.9
- Other service activities4.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Manhay
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Manhay?
Manhay has 3,778 residents (2026), ranking 525 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Manhay?
Manhay covers 120.2 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Manhay growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Manhay went from 3,380 to 3,778, a change of +11.8%.
Where is Manhay?
Manhay is in Luxembourg. It belongs to Marche-en-Famenne (arrondissement). Latitude 50.291, longitude 5.659.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Manhay?
In Manhay, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.05 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 27 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
Households without a car: what is the figure for Manhay?
In Manhay, “Households without a car” stands at 12.8% (2025), ranking 527 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 17.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Manhay?
In Manhay, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 988 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Manhay?
The nearest to Manhay are Erezée (7.2 km), Lierneux (9.5 km), Ferrières (13 km), Rendeux (13 km), La Roche-en-Ardenne (14 km).
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