In 2024, the unemployment rate in Luxembourg increased by 0.8 percentage points (+15.44 percent) compared to 2023. In total, the unemployment rate amounted to 5.93 percent in 2024. The unemployment rate of a country or region refers to the share of the total workforce that is currently without work, but actively searching for employment. It does not include economically inactive persons, such as children, retirees, or the long-term unemployed.Find more key insights for the unemployment rate in countries like Belgium and Netherlands.

Unemployment Rate in Luxembourg increased to 6 percent in May from 5.90 percent in April of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Luxembourg Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

As of December 2024, 5.9 percent of the Luxembourgish active population was unemployed after reaching a peak in June of 2020 of seven percent as a consequence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The effects of Covid-19 on unemployment In December 2018, the rate of unemployment in Luxembourg was 5.05 percent, the lowest rate registered since 2009. However, in early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the global economy. Although the spread of the coronavirus pandemic was rather limited in Luxembourg, unemployment increased by two percent during the sanitary crisis. Indeed, in 2020, the rate of unemployment rose from 5.36 percent in December 2019 to over seven percent in June 2020. Since then, unemployment has decreased. Unemployment in Luxembourg from a European perspective As of recent, the rate of unemployment in Luxembourg was lower than the European Union average. In February 2022, the unemployment rate in the European Union stood at 6.2 percent and in the eurozone at 6.8 percent. At that time, Luxembourg’s unemployment rate was 4.83 percent. Nonetheless, in 2022, almost 14.6 thousand people were unemployed in Luxembourg.

Key information about Luxembourg Unemployment Rate

• Luxembourg Unemployment Rate dropped to 5.85% in Jan 2025, from the previously reported figure of 5.85% in Dec 2024.
• Luxembourg Unemployment Rate is updated monthly, available from Jan 1995 to Jan 2025, with an average rate of 4.90%.
• The data reached an all-time high of 7.20% in May 2014 and a record low of 2.16% in Sep 2001.
• The data is reported by reported by Statistics Portal of Luxembourg.
• In the latest reports, Luxembourg Population reached 0.67 million people in Dec 2023.

This statistic displays the unemployment rate in Luxembourg from 2018 to 2020, with a forecast for 2021 to 2023. In 2020, the unemployment rate increased to *** percent. The sudden increase in unemployment is a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic.

In 2023, the unemployment rate in Luxembourg increased by 0.6 percentage points (+13.1 percent) compared to 2022. In total, the unemployment rate amounted to 5.19 percent in 2023. This increase was preceded by a declining unemployment rate.The unemployment rate of a country or region refers to the share of the total workforce that is currently without work, but actively searching for employment. It does not include economically inactive persons, such as children, retirees, or the long-term unemployed.Find more key insights for the unemployment rate in countries like Belgium and Netherlands.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Registered Unemployment and Job Vacancies: Total Economy: Registered Unemployment for Luxembourg (LMUNRRTTLUQ156S) from Q1 1995 to Q4 2023 about Luxembourg, unemployment, and rate.

This statistic displays the number of unemployed people in Luxembourg from January 1995 to December 2024. Approximately 19,532 people were unemployed in Luxembourg in December 2024.

Key information about Luxembourg Labour Force Participation Rate

• Luxembourg Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 55.0 % in Dec 2023, compared with 55.0 % in the previous year.
• Luxembourg Labour Force Participation Rate is updated yearly, available from Dec 2000 to Dec 2023, with an average rate of 54.9 % .
• The data reached the an all-time high of 55.5 % in Dec 2020 and a record low of 53.7 % in Dec 2000.
• Luxembourg Labour Force Participation Rate is reported by reported by CEIC Data.
• In the latest reports, Luxembourg Population reached 0.7 million people in Dec 2023.
• Unemployment Rate of Luxembourg dropped to 5.9 % in Dec 2024.
• The country's Monthly Earnings stood at 6,790.6 USD in Dec 2023.

Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) in Luxembourg was reported at 5.935 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Luxembourg - Unemployment, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Luxembourg - Youth unemployment rate: Females was 18.10% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Luxembourg - Youth unemployment rate: Females - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Luxembourg - Youth unemployment rate: Females reached a record high of 22.70% in December of 2023 and a record low of 10.20% in December of 2010.

Luxembourg - Harmonised unemployment rate: Less than 25 years Males was 25.40% in May of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Luxembourg - Harmonised unemployment rate: Less than 25 years Males - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Luxembourg - Harmonised unemployment rate: Less than 25 years Males reached a record high of 25.40% in May of 2025 and a record low of 13.20% in April of 2023.

Luxembourg - Harmonised unemployment rate: Less than 25 years Females was 17.40% in April of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Luxembourg - Harmonised unemployment rate: Less than 25 years Females - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Luxembourg - Harmonised unemployment rate: Less than 25 years Females reached a record high of 23.10% in September of 2023 and a record low of 15.60% in October of 2021.

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Key information about Luxembourg Monthly Earnings

• Luxembourg Monthly Earnings stood at 6,791 USD in Dec 2023, compared with the previous figure of 6,185 USD in Dec 2022
• Luxembourg Monthly Earnings data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2005 to Dec 2023, with an average number of 5,879 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 6,791 USD in Dec 2023 and a record low of 4,533 USD in Dec 2005

CEIC calculates Monthly Earnings from annual Gross Average Earnings divided by 12 and converts it into USD. The Statistics Portal of Luxembourg provides Gross Average Earnings in EUR. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings cover employees and blue collar workers' earnings only.


Further information about Luxembourg Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, Luxembourg Population reached 1 million people in Dec 2023
• Unemployment Rate of Luxembourg dropped to 6 % in Jun 2024
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 55 % in Dec 2023

In 2024, the unemployment rate in Belgium remained nearly unchanged at around 5.49 percent. Still, 2024 marked the third consecutive decline of the unemployment rate. The unemployment rate refers to the share of the economically active population currently without work but in search of employment. The unemployment rate does not include economically inactive persons such as the long-term unemployed, children, or retirees.Find more key insights for the unemployment rate in countries like Luxembourg and Netherlands.

Luxembourg: Unemployment rate: Pour cet indicateur, La Banque mondiale fournit des données pour la Luxembourg de 1991 à 2023. La valeur moyenne pour Luxembourg pendant cette période était de 4.24 pour cent avec un minimum de 1.48 pour cent en 1991 et un maximum de 6.77 pour cent en 2020.

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In 2024, the youth unemployment rate in the Netherlands remained nearly unchanged at around 8.17 percent. In comparison to 2023, the youth unemployment rate decreased not significantly by 0.1 percentage points (-1.21 percent). The youth unemployment rate refers to the share of the workforce aged 15 to 24 that is currently not working but is actively searching for work. It does not include the economically inactive population, such as the long-term unemployed or full-time students.Find more key insights for the youth unemployment rate in countries like Luxembourg and Belgium.

The youth unemployment rate in Belgium increased by 0.6 percentage points (+3.72 percent) in 2024 in comparison to the previous year. In total, the youth unemployment rate amounted to 16.75 percent in 2024. This increase was preceded by a declining youth unemployment rate.The youth unemployment rate refers to the share of the economically active population aged 15 to 24 currently without work but in search of employment. The youth unemployment rate does not include economically inactive persons such as the long-term unemployed or full-time students.Find more key insights for the youth unemployment rate in countries like Luxembourg and Netherlands.