Luxembourg
Country statistics · 1990–present
Luxembourg at a Glance
Luxembourg is home to 677,012 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing slowly. At a GDP per capita of $168,140, it is a high-income economy — placing it among the wealthiest nations per person. Life expectancy at birth stands at 83.2 years, among the highest in the world.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 677,012 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 9.5 and a death rate of 6.6 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 2.9 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 2,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Luxembourg is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $124 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $168,140 per person, it is classified as a high-income economy — placing it among the wealthiest nations per person. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.1% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 5.9% (2029 IMF projection), indicating moderate unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 83.2 years (2024), among the highest in the world. Current health expenditure per person is $8,170 (2024), representing a high level of healthcare investment per person. 99.1% of the population use the internet (2025), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 99.7% of the population (2024), representing near-universal access to safe drinking water.