Saint-Léger: population and statistics
Saint-Léger has a population of 3,806 (2026) across 36.2 km², or 105 people per km². It ranks 524 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,806 residents
- 36.2 km²
- 105 people/km²
- 264 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Luxembourg, Saint-Léger ranks No. 30 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 17.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,058 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median disposable income (administrative)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,077 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Musson, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Etalle (6,040 residents), 7.9 km away.
Saint-Léger in numbers
All indicators for Saint-Léger
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 | Saint-Léger | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.7% | 19.0% | 21.7% | ranked 527 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 24.6% | 22.8% | 21.5% | ranked 40 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saint-Léger | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 38.9% | – | 34.6% | ranked 233 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 14.9% | – | 15.3% | ranked 299 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 78.1% | – | 79.9% | ranked 366 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 1,645 | 152,641 | 5,783,434 | ranked 534 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 4.26 ‰ inh. | 6.32 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 302 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Saint-Léger | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 72.2% | – | 76.7% | ranked 376 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saint-Léger | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 194 | 23,440 | 1,170,010 | ranked 559 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 51.0 ‰ inh. | 79.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 549 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 25,553 € | 22,905 € | 24,247 € | ranked 199 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 36,963 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 3 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 245,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 436 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Saint-Léger | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.31 | 1.17 | 1.25 | ranked 167 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 14.3% | 20.4% | 17.6% | ranked 485 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Saint-Léger | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 9.5% | 10.5% | 6.4% | ranked 156 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 6.5% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 310 of 551 |
Population of Saint-Léger over time
Saint-Léger had 3,532 residents in 2016 and 3,806 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,691 |
| 2022 | 3,735 |
| 2023 | 3,742 |
| 2024 | 3,716 |
| 2025 | 3,809 |
| 2026 | 3,806 |
Where is Saint-Léger?
Business sectors: Saint-Léger
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17.6% ×4.2
- Professional, scientific and technical14.5% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade12.4% ×0.8
- Construction8.3% ×0.6
- Other service activities8.3% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.3
- Education5.7% ×2.3
- Health and social work5.7% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Saint-Léger
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saint-Léger?
Saint-Léger has 3,806 residents (2026), ranking 524 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Saint-Léger?
Saint-Léger covers 36.2 km², with a density of 105 people per km².
Is the population of Saint-Léger growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Saint-Léger went from 3,532 to 3,806, a change of +7.8%.
Where is Saint-Léger?
Saint-Léger is in Luxembourg. It belongs to Virton (arrondissement). Latitude 49.613, longitude 5.657.
Median disposable income (administrative): what is the figure for Saint-Léger?
In Saint-Léger, “Median disposable income (administrative)” stands at 36,963 € (2023), ranking 3 of 551 municipalities; the national median is 30,830 €.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Saint-Léger?
In Saint-Léger, “Number of dwellings” stands at 1,645 (2024), ranking 534 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saint-Léger?
In Saint-Léger, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,058 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saint-Léger?
The nearest to Saint-Léger are Musson (7.0 km), Etalle (7.9 km), Virton (10 km), Messancy (12 km), Aubange (12 km).
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