Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household was 45.1 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
45.1
Change on year
down 12.3%
World rank
23rd
of 49 countries
All-time high
58.7
in 2019
All-time low
45
in 2015
Years of data
23
2003–2025
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Luxembourg, 2003–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2025, distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Luxembourg stood at 45.1.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.3% on the previous year and up 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Luxembourg peaked at 58.7 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 45, in 2015.
That places Luxembourg 23rd out of 49 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 46.3 | — |
| 2004 | 47.6 | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 50.8 | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 52 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 53 | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 54.8 | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 51.7 | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 49.8 | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 53.1 | +6.6% |
| 2012 | 49.4 | -7.0% |
| 2013 | 49 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 50.4 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 45 | -10.7% |
| 2016 | 49.9 | +10.9% |
| 2017 | 54.5 | +9.2% |
| 2018 | 53 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 58.7 | +10.8% |
| 2020 | 54.5 | -7.2% |
| 2021 | 50.1 | -8.1% |
| 2022 | 53.1 | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 50 | -5.8% |
| 2024 | 51.4 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | 45.1 | -12.3% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 45.1 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 45.15, 100% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 45.1 is below the median for high income countries, which is 45.2, 100% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50.89 | 46.3 | 54.8 | 7 |
| 2010s | 51.28 | 45 | 58.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 50.7 | 45.1 | 54.5 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
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- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2412 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.56 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.238 (2100)
- Population density 290.54 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Luxembourg?
- Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Luxembourg was 45.1 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 58.7 in 2019.
- What is the lowest distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 45 in 2015.
- How does Luxembourg rank for distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household?
- Luxembourg ranks 23rd out of 49 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Luxembourg data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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