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Luxembourg Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

61.50% −0.26pp (-0.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #92 Global Peak 61.76% (2024) Source World Bank

Luxembourg Labor Force Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Luxembourg's labor force participation stood at 61.50% in 2025, a decline of +0.26pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 61.70% by 2026. Luxembourg ranked 92nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 61.88% - -
2027* trend 61.79% - -
2026* trend 61.70% - -
2025 61.50% −0.26pp #92
2024 61.76% +0.23pp #92
2023 61.54% +0.60pp #94
2022 60.94% −0.54pp #97
2021 61.48% +1.38pp #88
2020 60.10% +0.06pp #94
2019 60.04% +0.75pp #104
2018 59.29% +0.55pp #110
2017 58.74% −0.37pp #119
2016 59.11% −0.76pp #114
2015 59.87% +0.89pp #106
2014 58.98% +0.45pp #114
2013 58.53% +0.33pp #119
2012 58.20% +1.32pp #121
2011 56.89% −0.17pp #128
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +161.0% GDP growth 6.9% C/A balance 5.0%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Luxembourg matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Luxembourg's labor force participation?

Luxembourg's labor force participation was 61.50% in 2025. Ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Luxembourg?

Luxembourg's labor force participation peaked at 61.76% in 2024.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Luxembourg?

The lowest labor force participation in Luxembourg was 50.34% in 1995.

How does Luxembourg rank in labor force participation?

Luxembourg ranks 92nd globally in labor force participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for labor force participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected labor force participation of Luxembourg in 2026?

Luxembourg's labor force participation is projected to reach 61.70% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Luxembourg in 2025?

The labor force participation of Luxembourg in 2025 was 61.50%. This ranks 92nd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_luxembourg_labor-force-participation, title = {Luxembourg Labor Force Participation}, url = {https://historysaid.com/luxembourg/labor-force-participation}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }