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Living in Luxembourg

Among the 116 countries we cover, Luxembourg stands out most for governance and civil freedoms. Its weakest dimension is affordability.

Capital
Luxembourg
Population
687K (2025)
World Bank income group
High income

Key figures

Price level (US = 100)
94Lower means cheaper than the US · 2025
Life expectancy (years)
83.2At birth · 2024
Homicides per 100,000 people
1.5Per 100,000 people per year · 2022
People using the internet
99.1%Share of the population · 2025

Scores by dimension

0–100, relative to the 116 countries we cover (100 = best in our set).

Affordability
12 / 100
Safety
82 / 100
Healthcare
83 / 100
Governance
93 / 100
Civil freedoms
94 / 100
Digital access
99 / 100
Economy
93 / 100
  • Affordability#108 of 116
  • Safety#14 of 116
  • Healthcare#20 of 116
  • Governance#3 of 116
  • Civil freedoms#5 of 116
  • Digital access#6 of 116
  • Economy#5 of 116

The underlying data

Indicators for Luxembourg, with the year each value refers to
IndicatorValueYear
Price level (US = 100)WDI · NY.GDP.PCAP.CD / NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD942025
GDP per personWDI · NY.GDP.PCAP.CDUS$147,2522025
GDP per person, adjusted for prices (PPP)WDI · NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CDInt$156,5422025
Unemployment rateWDI · SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS6.3%2025
Inflation (consumer prices)WDI · FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG2.3%2025
Life expectancy (years)WDI · SP.DYN.LE00.IN83.22024
Doctors per 1,000 peopleWDI · SH.MED.PHYS.ZS3.02017
Health spending per personWDI · SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CDUS$8,1702024
Homicides per 100,000 peopleWDI · VC.IHR.PSRC.P51.52022
People using the internetWDI · IT.NET.USER.ZS99.1%2025
Political stability (0–100)WGI · GOV_WGI_PV.SC872025
Rule of law (0–100)WGI · GOV_WGI_RL.SC872025
Government effectiveness (0–100)WGI · GOV_WGI_GE.SC932025
Control of corruption (0–100)WGI · GOV_WGI_CC.SC872025
Voice and accountability (0–100)WGI · GOV_WGI_VA.SC872025
PopulationWDI · SP.POP.TOTL687K2025

Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators (updated July 13, 2026) and Worldwide Governance Indicators (updated September 25, 2026), CC BY 4.0. We show the most recent year available for each figure. How we score

Luxembourg: common questions

Is Luxembourg expensive to live in?

The World Bank price level for Luxembourg is 94 (US = 100) in 2025, which places it #108 of 116 countries for affordability in our data. This is a national average. Big cities, housing and imported goods can cost much more.

How safe is Luxembourg?

Luxembourg recorded 1.5 intentional homicides per 100,000 people (2022). Its World Bank political stability score is 87 out of 100 (2025). National figures hide local differences, so check your government's current travel advice for specific areas.

What is healthcare like in Luxembourg?

Life expectancy at birth in Luxembourg is 83.2 years (2024). There are 3.0 doctors per 1,000 people (2017). Access for foreign residents depends on your visa, residency status and insurance, so confirm what coverage you'd be entitled to.

Do I need a visa to move to Luxembourg?

It depends on your citizenship, purpose and length of stay, and the rules change often. We don't give visa advice. Check the official immigration authority or embassy of Luxembourg for the current requirements.