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Living in Ettelbruck

Ettelbruck is a city in Luxembourg. For Ettelbruck, commute shares were 21.8% by public transport, 24.2% by walking and 1% by cycling in 2021. Its population was 10,149 in 2025. The city covered 15.2 km² in 2024. Population density was 667.9 people per km² in 2025.

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

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 Ettelbruck.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation accounted for 60.1% of homes in 2021.

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

Work and income

The unemployment rate was 7.4% in 2025. The employment rate was 46% in 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in Ettelbruck?

The unemployment rate is about 7.4 % (2025). Source: Emploi et chômage par canton et commune — DF_X026, C6 Unemployment rate (in %), 20251

Unemployment across cities in LuxembourgUnemployment in Ettelbruck is 7.4%. Of 27 cities with data, 8 have unemployment of 6 to under 7%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Luxembourg per band4 cities: 3% to under 4%43–46 cities: 4% to under 5%64–52 cities: 5% to under 6%25–68 cities: 6% to under 7%86–72 cities: 7% to under 8%27–8Ettelbruck 7.4%3 cities: 8% to under 9%38–91 city: 9% to under 10%19–101 city: 10% to under 11%110–11

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate46 %2021LU official material for foreign_population_total4Official
Unemployment rate7.4 %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 Ettelbruck. 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
Register
Open the Luxembourg service overview

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Ettelbruck. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct58.1 %2021LU official material for foreign_population_total4Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct1 %2021LU official material for foreign_population_total4Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct21.8 %2021LU official material for foreign_population_total4Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct24.2 %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

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Ettelbruck. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Biergerpakt / Pacte citoyen — Civic Orientation

Integration Department and CAI

For newcomers and residents choosing the civic pact.

Luxembourgish, German, FrenchIn Person
Open official information

Introductory Luxembourgish courses — State Language Course

Service de la formation des adultes, Ministère de l’Éducation nationale

For adults learning Luxembourgish.

LuxembourgishIn Person
Open official information
Open the full Luxembourg section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Ettelbruck.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Ettelbruck?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: European Environment Agency2

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

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Ettelbruck annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.0PM2.5µg/m³

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency2Official
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 11.2 · Feb 15.95 · Mar 19.01 · Apr 24.34 · May 28.16 · Jun 32.58 · Jul 38.62 · Aug 36.89 · Sep 32.76 · Oct 24.62 · Nov 16.97 · Dec 12.2 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center6Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -16.58 · Feb -20.5 · Mar -14.79 · Apr -5.37 · May -1.88 · Jun 2.44 · Jul 4.75 · Aug 4.47 · Sep 1.37 · Oct -5.5 · Nov -7.67 · Dec -14.68 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center6Official
Average temperature by monthJan -0.14 · Feb 0.47 · Mar 3.77 · Apr 8.02 · May 11.96 · Jun 15.68 · Jul 17.88 · Aug 17.39 · Sep 13.49 · Oct 9.01 · Nov 4.46 · Dec 0.93 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center6Official
Annual PM2.5 over time11 published observations, 2014–2024
Annual PM2.5 in Ettelbruck by year, µg/m³4.47.19.912.62014201620182020202220245.0µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 fell 58.3% between 2014 and 2024, from 12.0 to 5.0.

Cities of a similar size in Luxembourg

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

All Luxembourg cities
Kayl9,982 residentsMersch10,916 residentsJunglinster9,253 residentsKäerjeng11,406 residentsWiltz8,599 residentsKehlen7,625 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Ettelbruck?

The published population was 10,149 people in 2025. Source: LU official material for population_density_per_km25

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Ettelbruck residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport56%Foreign residents44%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area15.2 km²9 Jul 2024LU official material for city_area_km23Official
Foreign-resident share47.9 %2025LU official material for foreign_population_total4Official
Foreign residents4,462 people2021LU official material for foreign_population_total4Official
Population density667.9 people/km²1 Jan 2025LU official material for population_density_per_km25Official
Population10,149 people2025LU official material for population_density_per_km25Official
Students as a share of residents19.3 %2021LU official material for foreign_population_total4Official

International community in Ettelbruck

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
Total9,353100.0%
Luxembourg4,75950.9%
Foreign4,58149.0%
Other EU-27 Member State2,77229.6%
Foreign (non EU-27)1,80919.3%
Not stated130.1%

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
Total9,353100.0%
Luxembourg4,89152.3%
Foreign4,45647.6%
Foreign (EU-27)3,50037.4%
Foreign (non EU-27)95610.2%
Stateless30.0%
Not stated30.0%

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 Ettelbruck 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 worker47%strong on work, weak on safety · range 37–57%
Skilled employee50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–59%
Student51%strong on education, weak on safety · range 41–61%
Family50%strong on family, weak on safety · range 39–61%
Retirement60%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 48–72%
Foreign residents4,462 people2021Official source · LU official material for foreign_population_total
Population10,149 people2025Official source · LU official material for population_density_per_km2
Employment rate46 %2021Official source · LU official material for foreign_population_total
Unemployment rate7.4 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Emploi et chômage par canton et commune — DF_X026, C6 Unemployment rate (in %), 2025
PM2.5 — annual mean5 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · European Environment Agency
City area15.2 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 homes60.1 %2021LU official material for foreign_population_total4Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Ettelbruck 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 Ettelbruck part of Luxembourg?

Ettelbruck is identified as a satellite of Luxembourg. It is about 26.2 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Satellite Of. Source7

Common questions

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

How many people live in Ettelbruck?

The published population was 10,149 people in 2025. Source: LU official material for population_density_per_km2.

Is the air quality good in Ettelbruck?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Ettelbruck?

The unemployment rate is about 7.4 % (2025). Source: Emploi et chômage par canton et commune — DF_X026, C6 Unemployment rate (in %), 2025.

How many foreign residents live in Ettelbruck?

4,462 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: LU official material for foreign_population_total.

Is Ettelbruck a good place to live?

Ettelbruck 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 Ettelbruck part of Luxembourg?

Ettelbruck is identified as a satellite of Luxembourg. It is about 26.2 km away by straight-line distance.

How many people born in Total live in Ettelbruck?

The official country of birth distribution records 9,353 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 12). Ettelbruck, Luxembourg: jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/lu/ettelbruck/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Ettelbruck, Luxembourg: jobs, air quality},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/lu/ettelbruck/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Emploi et chômage par canton et commune — DF_X026, C6 Unemployment rate (in %), 2025 Emploi et chômage par canton et commune · lustat.statec.lu · checked 2026-07-27
  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
  9. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  10. STATEC Luxembourg / LUSTAT lustat.statec.lu · checked 2026-08-30
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  1. STATEC Luxembourg / LUSTAT lustat.statec.lu · checked 2026-08-30
  2. STATEC Luxembourg RP2021 linguistic diversity main-language municipality maps statistiques.public.lu · checked 2026-09-01

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