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Living in Differdange

A separate estimate placed the foreign population share at 52.6% in 2025. The city covered 22.2 km² in 2024. Population density was 1,385.4 people per km² in 2025. For Differdange, the high-school-or-higher share was 52.1% in 2021. Differdange is in Luxembourg; its population was 30,789 in 2025.

Higher unemployment than 95% of Luxembourg cities that publish it and dirtier air than 67% of Luxembourg cities that publish it.

Which Luxembourg-wide rules apply when you move to Differdange?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in LuxembourgNational rates and thresholds that apply in Differdange.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation accounted for 67.8% of homes in 2021.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Differdange yet. Luxembourg has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Work and income

The unemployment rate was 9.06% in 2025. The employment rate was 48.9% in 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in Differdange?

The unemployment rate is about 9.1 % (2025).

  • Unemployment rate: 9.06 % · Emploi et chômage par canton et commune — DF_X026, C6 Unemployment rate (in %), 20251
Unemployment across cities in LuxembourgUnemployment in Differdange is 9.1%. Of 37 cities with data, 9 have unemployment of 6 to under 7%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Luxembourg per band4 cities: 3% to under 4%43–47 cities: 4% to under 5%74–57 cities: 5% to under 6%75–69 cities: 6% to under 7%96–74 cities: 7% to under 8%47–84 cities: 8% to under 9%48–91 city: 9% to under 10%19–10Differdange 9.1%1 city: 10% to under 11%110–11

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate48.9 %2021LU official material for foreign_population_total4Official
Unemployment rate9.06 %country median 6.0%31 Dec 2025Emploi et chômage par canton et commune — DF_X026, C6 Unemployment rate (in %), 20251Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Differdange. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Agence pour le développement de l'emploi — Public employment service

Agence pour le développement de l'emploi (ADEM)

Job SearchRegistrationCareer CounsellingTrainingUnemployment Claim
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Differdange. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct52.1 %2021LU official material for foreign_population_total4Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.6 %2021LU official material for foreign_population_total4Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct22.5 %2021LU official material for foreign_population_total4Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct17 %2021LU official material for foreign_population_total4Official
Destinations from nearest airport54 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights8Official
Nearest airportLUX3 Aug 2026OurAirports9Official
Distance to nearest airport26 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports9Official

Language courses and integration in Differdange

1 exact course-location record is linked to this city. Check the linked source for dates, availability and enrolment.

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Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Differdange?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency2

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Differdange average monthly precipitation, mm03060901208768605370777477667881107JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Differdange average monthly sunshine, hours05511016522046741361831901942172111621065039JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Differdange annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024European Environment Agency2Official
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 12.04 · Feb 16.41 · Mar 19.08 · Apr 24.79 · May 27.77 · Jun 33.35 · Jul 39.52 · Aug 38.17 · Sep 33.87 · Oct 25.09 · Nov 18.33 · Dec 13.54 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center6Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -15.77 · Feb -18.07 · Mar -12.1 · Apr -5.12 · May -1.51 · Jun 2.92 · Jul 5.67 · Aug 5.7 · Sep 1.68 · Oct -5.21 · Nov -6.97 · Dec -14.41 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center6Official
Average temperature by monthJan 1.4 · Feb 2 · Mar 5.1 · Apr 8.9 · May 12.9 · Jun 16.1 · Jul 18 · Aug 17.3 · Sep 13.3 · Oct 9.2 · Nov 5 · Dec 2.3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 87.1 · Feb 68 · Mar 60.1 · Apr 53.2 · May 69.7 · Jun 77 · Jul 73.6 · Aug 77 · Sep 66.3 · Oct 78.1 · Nov 81.1 · Dec 107.1 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official
Average sunshine by monthJan 46.2 · Feb 73.6 · Mar 135.7 · Apr 182.7 · May 190.1 · Jun 194.1 · Jul 217.2 · Aug 210.8 · Sep 161.8 · Oct 105.8 · Nov 50 · Dec 38.8 hours31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official
Annual PM2.5 over time12 published observations, 2013–2024
Annual PM2.5 in Differdange by year, µg/m³5.29.112.916.8201320152017202120248.0µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 fell 50.0% between 2013 and 2024, from 16.0 to 8.0.

Cities of a similar size in Luxembourg

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Luxembourg cities
Esch-sur-Alzette37,922 residentsDudelange22,203 residentsSanem19,688 residentsHesperange17,298 residentsSchifflange11,630 residentsKäerjeng11,406 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Differdange?

The published population was 30,789 people in 2025. Source: LU official material for population_density_per_km25

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Differdange residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport50.5%Foreign residents49.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area22.22 km²9 Jul 2024LU official material for city_area_km23Official
Foreign-resident share52.6 %2025LU official material for foreign_population_total4Official
Foreign residents15,243 people2021LU official material for foreign_population_total4Official
Population density1,385 people/km²1 Jan 2025LU official material for population_density_per_km25Official
Population30,789 people2025LU official material for population_density_per_km25Official
Students as a share of residents21.9 %2021LU official material for foreign_population_total4Official

International community in Differdange

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Population by municipality, 2021 Census, total sex; source-native country/place-of-birth categories · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total28,532100.0%
Foreign14,92352.3%
Luxembourg13,60647.7%
Other EU-27 Member State10,28436.0%
Foreign (non EU-27)4,63916.3%
Other20.0%
Not stated10.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source10

Citizenship

Population by municipality, 2021 Census, total sex; source-native citizenship status categories · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total28,532100.0%
Foreign15,23353.4%
Luxembourg13,28946.6%
Foreign (EU-27)12,57744.1%
Foreign (non EU-27)2,6569.3%
Stateless100.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source11

Language spoken at home

Valid single-answer responses to the question which language the respondent thinks in and knows best; municipal numeric denominator not published · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source12

Is Differdange a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker45%strong on work, weak on safety · range 35–55%
Skilled employee51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–60%
Student53%strong on education, weak on safety · range 43–63%
Family52%strong on family, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Retirement55%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 43–67%
Foreign residents15,243 people2021Official source · LU official material for foreign_population_total
Population30,789 people2025Official source · LU official material for population_density_per_km2
Employment rate48.9 %2021Official source · LU official material for foreign_population_total
Unemployment rate9.06 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Emploi et chômage par canton et commune — DF_X026, C6 Unemployment rate (in %), 2025
PM2.5 — annual mean8 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · European Environment Agency
City area22.22 km²9 Jul 2024Official source · LU official material for city_area_km2
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-03

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Owner-occupied homes67.8 %2021LU official material for foreign_population_total4Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Differdange under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Is Differdange part of Luxembourg?

Differdange is identified as a satellite of Luxembourg. It is about 20.5 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Satellite Of. Source7

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Differdange?

The published population was 30,789 people in 2025. Source: LU official material for population_density_per_km2.

Is the air quality good in Differdange?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Differdange?

The unemployment rate is about 9.1 % (2025). Source: Emploi et chômage par canton et commune — DF_X026, C6 Unemployment rate (in %), 2025.

How many foreign residents live in Differdange?

15,243 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: LU official material for foreign_population_total.

Is Differdange a good place to live?

Differdange may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Differdange part of Luxembourg?

Differdange is identified as a satellite of Luxembourg. It is about 20.5 km away by straight-line distance.

How many people born in Total live in Differdange?

The official country of birth distribution records 28,532 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Differdange, Luxembourg: jobs, air quality, climate, schools [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/lu/differdange/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_differdange-luxembourg-jobs-air-quality-climate-schools_39ac426151fb,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Differdange, Luxembourg: jobs, air quality, climate, schools},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
  version = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  snapshot = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/lu/differdange/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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  2. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-03
  3. LU official material for city_area_km2 download.data.public.lu · checked 2026-07-18
  4. LU official material for foreign_population_total statistiques.public.lu · checked 2026-07-18
  5. LU official material for population_density_per_km2 lustat.statec.lu · checked 2026-07-18
  6. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. oecd.org place coordinates oecd.org · checked 2026-08-28
  8. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
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