Sainte-Ode: population and statistics
Sainte-Ode has a population of 2,706 (2026) across 97.9 km², or 27.6 people per km². It ranks 551 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,706 residents
- 97.9 km²
- 28 people/km²
- 386 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Luxembourg, Sainte-Ode ranks No. 37 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 21.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,042 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of inhabitants under 20”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,717 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tenneville, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saint-Hubert (5,741 residents), 11 km away.
Sainte-Ode in numbers
All indicators for Sainte-Ode
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 | Sainte-Ode | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.6% | 19.0% | 21.7% | ranked 485 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 24.4% | 22.8% | 21.5% | ranked 49 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sainte-Ode | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 38.1% | – | 34.6% | ranked 246 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 17.8% | – | 15.3% | ranked 179 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 70.7% | – | 79.9% | ranked 501 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 1,280 | 152,641 | 5,783,434 | ranked 554 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 5.69 ‰ inh. | 6.32 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 161 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sainte-Ode | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 71.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 391 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sainte-Ode | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 296 | 23,440 | 1,170,010 | ranked 544 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.4 ‰ inh. | 79.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 220 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 20,168 € | 22,905 € | 24,247 € | ranked 517 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,994 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 361 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 257,500 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 409 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sainte-Ode | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.25 | 1.17 | 1.25 | ranked 276 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 18.1% | 20.4% | 17.6% | ranked 258 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Sainte-Ode | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 5.1% | 10.5% | 6.4% | ranked 362 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 10.5% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 113 of 551 |
Population of Sainte-Ode over time
Sainte-Ode had 2,495 residents in 2016 and 2,706 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,587 |
| 2022 | 2,655 |
| 2023 | 2,666 |
| 2024 | 2,720 |
| 2025 | 2,687 |
| 2026 | 2,706 |
Where is Sainte-Ode?
Business sectors: Sainte-Ode
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21.3% ×5.1
- Wholesale and retail trade15.9% ×1.1
- Construction12.8% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.5
- Other service activities7.4% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing4.7% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Sainte-Ode
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sainte-Ode?
Sainte-Ode has 2,706 residents (2026), ranking 551 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Sainte-Ode?
Sainte-Ode covers 97.9 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Sainte-Ode growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sainte-Ode went from 2,495 to 2,706, a change of +8.5%.
Where is Sainte-Ode?
Sainte-Ode is in Luxembourg. It belongs to Bastogne (arrondissement). Latitude 50.027, longitude 5.524.
Number of dwellings: what is the figure for Sainte-Ode?
In Sainte-Ode, “Number of dwellings” stands at 1,280 (2024), ranking 554 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 6,052.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Sainte-Ode?
In Sainte-Ode, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 296 (2024), ranking 544 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sainte-Ode?
In Sainte-Ode, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,042 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sainte-Ode?
The nearest to Sainte-Ode are Tenneville (7.2 km), Saint-Hubert (11 km), Vaux-sur-Sûre (13 km), Bastogne (14 km), Libramont-Chevigny (16 km).
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