Musson: population and statistics
Musson has a population of 4,715 (2026) across 35.4 km², or 133 people per km². It ranks 502 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,715 residents
- 35.4 km²
- 133 people/km²
- 242 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Luxembourg, Musson ranks No. 27 by population.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: 16.8% in Musson, compared with an average of 19.0% in Luxembourg and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Other service activities, with 16.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,076 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Luxembourg for “Share of houses in the building stock”.
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,954 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Saint-Léger, 7.0 km away.
Musson in numbers
All indicators for Musson
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 | Musson | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.8% | 19.0% | 21.7% | ranked 522 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 24.6% | 22.8% | 21.5% | ranked 40 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Musson | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 43.0% | – | 34.6% | ranked 186 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 16.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 235 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 80.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 267 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,071 | 152,641 | 5,783,434 | ranked 514 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.22 ‰ inh. | 6.32 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 397 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Musson | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 77.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 258 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Musson | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 206 | 23,440 | 1,170,010 | ranked 557 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 43.7 ‰ inh. | 79.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 558 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 23,586 € | 22,905 € | 24,247 € | ranked 328 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 34,367 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 26 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 269,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 381 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Musson | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.30 | 1.17 | 1.25 | ranked 184 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.1% | 20.4% | 17.6% | ranked 440 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Musson | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 12.0% | 10.5% | 6.4% | ranked 108 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.3% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 329 of 551 |
Population of Musson over time
Musson had 4,482 residents in 2016 and 4,715 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,656 |
| 2022 | 4,650 |
| 2023 | 4,675 |
| 2024 | 4,668 |
| 2025 | 4,708 |
| 2026 | 4,715 |
Where is Musson?
Business sectors: Musson
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Other service activities16.5% ×2.5
- Wholesale and retail trade16.0% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.1% ×2.9
- Professional, scientific and technical12.1% ×0.6
- Construction10.7% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.8% ×1.3
- Manufacturing5.3% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Musson
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Musson?
Musson has 4,715 residents (2026), ranking 502 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Musson?
Musson covers 35.4 km², with a density of 133 people per km².
Is the population of Musson growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Musson went from 4,482 to 4,715, a change of +5.2%.
Where is Musson?
Musson is in Luxembourg. It belongs to Virton (arrondissement). Latitude 49.558, longitude 5.705.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Musson?
In Musson, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 206 (2024), ranking 557 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Musson?
In Musson, “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over” stands at 16.8% (2026), ranking 522 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 21.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Musson?
In Musson, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,076 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Musson?
The nearest to Musson are Saint-Léger (7.0 km), Aubange (7.3 km), Messancy (9.1 km), Virton (12 km), Etalle (15 km).
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