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Luxembourg Unemployment Rate

Unemployment as % of total labor force  SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS

6.34% +0.59pp (+10.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #115 Global Peak 6.80% (2015) Source World Bank

Luxembourg Unemployment Rate (1980–2025)

Overview

Luxembourg's unemployment rate stood at 6.34% in 2025, a rise of +0.59pp from 2024. The IMF projects 6.13% by 2025. Luxembourg ranked 115th globally.

Data & projection

Year Unemployment Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 5.74% - -
2029* IMF 5.83% - -
2028* IMF 5.94% - -
2027* IMF 6.13% - -
2026* IMF 6.24% - -
2025* IMF 6.13% - -
2025 6.34% +0.59pp #115
2024 6.40% +1.17pp #119
2023 5.18% +0.38pp #96
2022 4.59% −1.15pp #82
2021 5.57% −0.79pp #89
2020 6.77% +1.36pp #103
2019 5.59% +0.48pp #103
2018 5.59% −0.25pp #102
2017 5.52% −0.74pp #92
2016 6.67% +0.02pp #102
2015 6.80% −0.30pp #99
2014 6.04% −0.79pp #90
2013 6.05% −0.05pp #89
2012 5.03% −0.63pp #75
2011 5.12% −0.70pp #76
Show all years (1980-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

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 unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Luxembourg's unemployment rate?

Luxembourg's unemployment rate was 6.34% in 2025. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 10.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest unemployment rate in Luxembourg?

Luxembourg's unemployment rate peaked at 6.80% in 2015.

What was the lowest unemployment rate in Luxembourg?

The lowest unemployment rate in Luxembourg was 0.72% in 1980.

How does Luxembourg rank in unemployment rate?

Luxembourg ranks 115th globally in unemployment rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for unemployment rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected unemployment rate of Luxembourg in 2025?

Luxembourg's unemployment rate is projected to reach 6.13% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the unemployment rate of Luxembourg in 2025?

The unemployment rate of Luxembourg in 2025 was 6.34%. This ranks 115th in the world.

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