Rouvroy: population and statistics
Rouvroy has a population of 2,097 (2026) across 28.1 km², or 74.6 people per km². It ranks 559 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,097 residents
- 28.1 km²
- 75 people/km²
- 199 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Luxembourg, Rouvroy ranks No. 41 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 23.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,070 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,936 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Virton (11,456 residents), 4.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,280 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Rouvroy in numbers
All indicators for Rouvroy
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 | Rouvroy | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.1% | 19.0% | 21.7% | ranked 235 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.9% | 22.8% | 21.5% | ranked 125 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rouvroy | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 45.8% | – | 34.6% | ranked 156 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 11.4% | – | 15.3% | ranked 423 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 70.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 508 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 976 | 152,641 | 5,783,434 | ranked 560 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.15 ‰ inh. | 6.32 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 404 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rouvroy | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 81.9% | – | 76.7% | ranked 183 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rouvroy | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 137 | 23,440 | 1,170,010 | ranked 561 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65.3 ‰ inh. | 79.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 513 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 21,346 € | 22,905 € | 24,247 € | ranked 469 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,280 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 410 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 225,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 467 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rouvroy | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.27 | 1.17 | 1.25 | ranked 241 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 17.0% | 20.4% | 17.6% | ranked 313 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Rouvroy | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 7.3% | 10.5% | 6.4% | ranked 233 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 11.1% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 96 of 551 |
Population of Rouvroy over time
Rouvroy had 2,094 residents in 2016 and 2,097 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,108 |
| 2022 | 2,138 |
| 2023 | 2,141 |
| 2024 | 2,144 |
| 2025 | 2,111 |
| 2026 | 2,097 |
Where is Rouvroy?
Business sectors: Rouvroy
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23.4% ×5.6
- Construction15.3% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.5
- Wholesale and retail trade8.8% ×0.6
- Other service activities7.3% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.8% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Rouvroy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rouvroy?
Rouvroy has 2,097 residents (2026), ranking 559 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Rouvroy?
Rouvroy covers 28.1 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Rouvroy growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rouvroy went from 2,094 to 2,097, a change of +0.1%.
Where is Rouvroy?
Rouvroy is in Luxembourg. It belongs to Virton (arrondissement). Latitude 49.538, longitude 5.491.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Rouvroy?
In Rouvroy, “Number of dwellings” stands at 976 (2024), ranking 560 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Rouvroy?
In Rouvroy, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 137 (2024), ranking 561 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rouvroy?
In Rouvroy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,070 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rouvroy?
The nearest to Rouvroy are Virton (4.4 km), Meix-devant-Virton (7.5 km), Saint-Léger (15 km), Musson (16 km), Tintigny (16 km).
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