Wellin: population and statistics
Wellin has a population of 3,241 (2026) across 67.9 km², or 47.8 people per km². It ranks 540 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,241 residents
- 67.9 km²
- 48 people/km²
- 254 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Luxembourg, Wellin ranks No. 33 by population.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: 2.3% in Wellin, compared with an average of 10.5% in Luxembourg and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 17.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,020 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “VAT-liable enterprises”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Number of dwellings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,504 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Daverdisse, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rochefort (12,756 residents), 12 km away.
Wellin in numbers
All indicators for Wellin
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 | Wellin | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.7% | 19.0% | 21.7% | ranked 121 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 20.9% | 22.8% | 21.5% | ranked 363 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wellin | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 46.0% | – | 34.6% | ranked 152 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 14.3% | – | 15.3% | ranked 327 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 71.5% | – | 79.9% | ranked 489 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 1,585 | 152,641 | 5,783,434 | ranked 537 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 3.70 ‰ inh. | 6.32 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 350 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wellin | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 76.5% | – | 76.7% | ranked 289 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wellin | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 300 | 23,440 | 1,170,010 | ranked 542 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.6 ‰ inh. | 79.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 382 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,004 € | 22,905 € | 24,247 € | ranked 434 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 28,591 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 441 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 280,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 341 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wellin | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.24 | 1.17 | 1.25 | ranked 291 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 15.5% | 20.4% | 17.6% | ranked 410 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Wellin | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 2.3% | 10.5% | 6.4% | ranked 557 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 10.3% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 120 of 551 |
Population of Wellin over time
Wellin had 3,027 residents in 2016 and 3,241 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,114 |
| 2022 | 3,135 |
| 2023 | 3,186 |
| 2024 | 3,147 |
| 2025 | 3,207 |
| 2026 | 3,241 |
Where is Wellin?
Business sectors: Wellin
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17.0% ×4.1
- Construction15.0% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade12.3% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical11.7% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.3
- Other service activities7.7% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Wellin
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wellin?
Wellin has 3,241 residents (2026), ranking 540 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Wellin?
Wellin covers 67.9 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Wellin growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wellin went from 3,027 to 3,241, a change of +7.1%.
Where is Wellin?
Wellin is in Luxembourg. It belongs to Neufchâteau (arrondissement). Latitude 50.082, longitude 5.113.
Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality: what is the figure for Wellin?
In Wellin, “Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality” stands at 2.3% (2026), ranking 557 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 6.4%.
VAT-liable enterprises: what is the figure for Wellin?
In Wellin, “VAT-liable enterprises” stands at 300 (2024), ranking 542 of 565 municipalities; the national median is 1,324.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wellin?
In Wellin, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,020 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wellin?
The nearest to Wellin are Daverdisse (6.7 km), Tellin (7.5 km), Rochefort (12 km), Beauraing (12 km), Houyet (14 km).
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