Paliseul: population and statistics
Paliseul has a population of 5,577 (2026) across 111.2 km², or 50.1 people per km². It ranks 482 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,577 residents
- 111.2 km²
- 50 people/km²
- 408 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Luxembourg, Paliseul ranks No. 21 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 19.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,029 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of houses in the building stock”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,581 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bièvre, 9.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bertrix (9,110 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,116 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Paliseul in numbers
All indicators for Paliseul
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 | Paliseul | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.5% | 19.0% | 21.7% | ranked 377 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 23.5% | 22.8% | 21.5% | ranked 80 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Paliseul | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 40.6% | – | 34.6% | ranked 206 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 15.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 247 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 69.2% | – | 79.9% | ranked 515 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 2,834 | 152,641 | 5,783,434 | ranked 464 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.70 ‰ inh. | 6.32 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 251 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Paliseul | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 75.8% | – | 76.7% | ranked 298 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Paliseul | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 602 | 23,440 | 1,170,010 | ranked 459 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.9 ‰ inh. | 79.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 235 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 20,975 € | 22,905 € | 24,247 € | ranked 485 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 28,420 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 447 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 220,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 475 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Paliseul | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.20 | 1.17 | 1.25 | ranked 356 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.5% | 20.4% | 17.6% | ranked 291 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Paliseul | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 4.8% | 10.5% | 6.4% | ranked 391 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 10.9% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 101 of 551 |
Population of Paliseul over time
Paliseul had 5,305 residents in 2016 and 5,577 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,453 |
| 2022 | 5,469 |
| 2023 | 5,515 |
| 2024 | 5,530 |
| 2025 | 5,530 |
| 2026 | 5,577 |
Where is Paliseul?
Business sectors: Paliseul
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19.1% ×4.6
- Construction16.3% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade14.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical10.6% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.1% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.8% ×1.1
- Manufacturing4.8% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Paliseul
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Paliseul?
Paliseul has 5,577 residents (2026), ranking 482 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Paliseul?
Paliseul covers 111.2 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Paliseul growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Paliseul went from 5,305 to 5,577, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Paliseul?
Paliseul is in Luxembourg. It belongs to Neufchâteau (arrondissement). Latitude 49.904, longitude 5.136.
Share of houses in the building stock: what is the figure for Paliseul?
In Paliseul, “Share of houses in the building stock” stands at 69.2% (2024), ranking 515 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 79.9%.
Median selling price of houses: what is the figure for Paliseul?
In Paliseul, “Median selling price of houses” stands at 220,000 € (2025), ranking 475 of 554 municipalities; the national median is 302,500 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Paliseul?
In Paliseul, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,029 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Paliseul?
The nearest to Paliseul are Bièvre (9.5 km), Bertrix (10 km), Libin (12 km), Bouillon (13 km), Daverdisse (13 km).
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