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Luxembourger Scorecard

Country profile

Luxembourg is a small, landlocked country in Western Europe, known for its rolling hills, medieval castles, and a high standard of living as a global financial hub. It has a population of 0.7 million, a population growth rate of 2.02%, and a median age of 38.89 years.

Its history is characterized by its strategic role as a fortress and later as an international center for banking and commerce, influenced by its larger neighbors.

Today, Luxembourg is celebrated for its multilingual culture, robust economy, and commitment to social welfare and European cooperation.

Its capital city is Luxembourg.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Luxembourg worsened by 3.7% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Luxembourg worsened by 14.5% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Luxembourg improved by 45.2% from 2023 to 2024

General Government Debt in Luxembourg worsened by 3.8% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Luxembourg improved by 2.1% from 2020 to 2021

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Luxembourg improved by 0.5% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Human Development showed no change from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Luxembourg improved by 15.2% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report showed no change from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Luxembourg improved by 0.6% from 2021 to 2022

PISA Scores (Reading) in Luxembourg worsened by 2.3% from 2015 to 2018

PISA Scores (Math) in Luxembourg worsened by 0.6% from 2015 to 2018

PISA Scores (Science) in Luxembourg worsened by 1.2% from 2015 to 2018

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Luxembourg improved by 1.3% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Luxembourg improved by 2.7% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Luxembourg worsened by 31.3% from 2020 to 2021

Government Effectiveness in Luxembourg improved by 8.0% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Luxembourg worsened by 0.9% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Luxembourg worsened by 1.0% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Luxembourg improved by 6.0% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Luxembourg improved by 5.7% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Luxembourg worsened by 2.6% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Luxembourg worsened by 1.4% from 2020 to 2021