Meix-devant-Virton: population and statistics
Meix-devant-Virton has a population of 2,824 (2026) across 55.0 km², or 51.4 people per km². It ranks 548 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,824 residents
- 55.0 km²
- 51 people/km²
- 231 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Luxembourg, Meix-devant-Virton ranks No. 35 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 20.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,049 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,699 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Virton (11,456 residents), 5.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,196 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Meix-devant-Virton in numbers
All indicators for Meix-devant-Virton
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 | Meix-devant-Virton | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 19.0% | 21.7% | ranked 297 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.2% | 22.8% | 21.5% | ranked 98 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Meix-devant-Virton | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 48.2% | – | 34.6% | ranked 128 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 12.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 396 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 68.9% | – | 79.9% | ranked 519 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 1,397 | 152,641 | 5,783,434 | ranked 551 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 2.90 ‰ inh. | 6.32 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 421 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Meix-devant-Virton | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 67.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 453 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Meix-devant-Virton | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 203 | 23,440 | 1,170,010 | ranked 558 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71.9 ‰ inh. | 79.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 491 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,280 € | 22,905 € | 24,247 € | ranked 413 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 30,384 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 324 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 165,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 538 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Meix-devant-Virton | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.28 | 1.17 | 1.25 | ranked 217 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 14.6% | 20.4% | 17.6% | ranked 466 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Meix-devant-Virton | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.9% | 10.5% | 6.4% | ranked 376 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 9.9% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 133 of 551 |
Population of Meix-devant-Virton over time
Meix-devant-Virton had 2,791 residents in 2016 and 2,824 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,833 |
| 2022 | 2,823 |
| 2023 | 2,818 |
| 2024 | 2,819 |
| 2025 | 2,849 |
| 2026 | 2,824 |
Where is Meix-devant-Virton?
Business sectors: Meix-devant-Virton
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.2% ×4.8
- Professional, scientific and technical14.3% ×0.7
- Construction10.3% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade9.4% ×0.6
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.3
- Health and social work6.4% ×1.4
- Other service activities6.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Meix-devant-Virton
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Meix-devant-Virton?
Meix-devant-Virton has 2,824 residents (2026), ranking 548 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Meix-devant-Virton?
Meix-devant-Virton covers 55.0 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Meix-devant-Virton growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Meix-devant-Virton went from 2,791 to 2,824, a change of +1.2%.
Where is Meix-devant-Virton?
Meix-devant-Virton is in Luxembourg. It belongs to Virton (arrondissement). Latitude 49.605, longitude 5.480.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Meix-devant-Virton?
In Meix-devant-Virton, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 203 (2024), ranking 558 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Meix-devant-Virton?
In Meix-devant-Virton, “Number of dwellings” stands at 1,397 (2024), ranking 551 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Meix-devant-Virton?
In Meix-devant-Virton, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,049 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Meix-devant-Virton?
The nearest to Meix-devant-Virton are Virton (5.6 km), Rouvroy (7.5 km), Tintigny (9.0 km), Etalle (12 km), Saint-Léger (13 km).
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