Marche-en-Famenne: population and statistics
Marche-en-Famenne has a population of 18,007 (2026) across 122.1 km², or 148 people per km². It ranks 203 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 18,007 residents
- 122.1 km²
- 148 people/km²
- 214 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Luxembourg, Marche-en-Famenne ranks No. 3 by population.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.74 ‰ inh. in Marche-en-Famenne, compared with an average of 6.32 ‰ inh. in Luxembourg and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Cars per household: 1.11 in Marche-en-Famenne, compared with an average of 1.17 in Luxembourg and 1.07 nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 16.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,027 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,097 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hotton, 8.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Andenne (28,239 residents), 33 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,108 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Marche-en-Famenne in numbers
All indicators for Marche-en-Famenne
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 | Marche-en-Famenne | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.6% | 19.0% | 21.7% | ranked 286 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 21.1% | 22.8% | 21.5% | ranked 334 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Marche-en-Famenne | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 35.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 270 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 12.6% | – | 15.3% | ranked 381 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 74.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 453 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 8,796 | 152,641 | 5,783,434 | ranked 188 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 8.74 ‰ inh. | 6.32 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 33 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Marche-en-Famenne | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 77.9% | – | 76.7% | ranked 256 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Marche-en-Famenne | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 1,606 | 23,440 | 1,170,010 | ranked 233 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.2 ‰ inh. | 79.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 400 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,155 € | 22,905 € | 24,247 € | ranked 422 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 28,434 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 446 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 260,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 395 of 554 | |
| Median selling price of apartments (2025) | 210,000 € | – | 249,900 € | ranked 238 of 299 |
Transport
| Indicator | Marche-en-Famenne | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.11 | 1.17 | 1.25 | ranked 457 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 21.8% | 20.4% | 17.6% | ranked 137 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Marche-en-Famenne | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.6% | 10.5% | 6.4% | ranked 325 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 9.9% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 133 of 551 |
Population of Marche-en-Famenne over time
Marche-en-Famenne had 17,415 residents in 2016 and 18,007 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,658 |
| 2022 | 17,758 |
| 2023 | 17,897 |
| 2024 | 17,972 |
| 2025 | 17,946 |
| 2026 | 18,007 |
Where is Marche-en-Famenne?
Business sectors: Marche-en-Famenne
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical16.7% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade16.1% ×1.1
- Construction13.8% ×1.0
- Other service activities8.4% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.7% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.9% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Marche-en-Famenne
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marche-en-Famenne?
Marche-en-Famenne has 18,007 residents (2026), ranking 203 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Marche-en-Famenne?
Marche-en-Famenne covers 122.1 km², with a density of 148 people per km².
Is the population of Marche-en-Famenne growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Marche-en-Famenne went from 17,415 to 18,007, a change of +3.4%.
Where is Marche-en-Famenne?
Marche-en-Famenne is in Luxembourg. It belongs to Marche-en-Famenne (arrondissement). Latitude 50.227, longitude 5.344.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Marche-en-Famenne?
In Marche-en-Famenne, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.74 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 33 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
Cars per household: what is the figure for Marche-en-Famenne?
In Marche-en-Famenne, “Cars per household” stands at 1.11 (2025), ranking 457 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 1.25.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Marche-en-Famenne?
In Marche-en-Famenne, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,027 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Marche-en-Famenne?
The nearest to Marche-en-Famenne are Hotton (8.6 km), Nassogne (11 km), Rendeux (11 km), Rochefort (12 km), Somme-Leuze (12 km).
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