Persons having a second job by occupation in the first job in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Persons having a second job by occupation in the first job was 14.9 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
14.9 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 5.1%
World rank
42nd
of 47 countries
All-time high
15.7 Thousand persons
in 2024
All-time low
1.1 Thousand persons
in 1988
Years of data
43
1983–2025
Persons having a second job by occupation in the first job in Luxembourg, 1983–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2025, persons having a second job by occupation in the first job in Luxembourg stood at 14.9 Thousand persons.
That represents a change of down 5.1% on the previous year and up 49.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons having a second job by occupation in the first job in Luxembourg peaked at 15.7 Thousand persons in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.1 Thousand persons, in 1988.
Luxembourg ranks 42nd of 47 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons having a second job by occupation in the first job in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1.6 Thousand persons | — |
| 1984 | 1.3 Thousand persons | -18.8% |
| 1985 | 1.2 Thousand persons | -7.7% |
| 1986 | 1.4 Thousand persons | +16.7% |
| 1987 | 1.5 Thousand persons | +7.1% |
| 1988 | 1.1 Thousand persons | -26.7% |
| 1989 | 1.4 Thousand persons | +27.3% |
| 1990 | 1.5 Thousand persons | +7.1% |
| 1991 | 1.9 Thousand persons | +26.7% |
| 1992 | 1.5 Thousand persons | -21.1% |
| 1993 | 1.5 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 1.5 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1.4 Thousand persons | -6.7% |
| 1996 | 1.5 Thousand persons | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 2 Thousand persons | +33.3% |
| 1998 | 2.1 Thousand persons | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 2.3 Thousand persons | +9.5% |
| 2000 | 1.9 Thousand persons | -17.4% |
| 2001 | 2.2 Thousand persons | +15.8% |
| 2002 | 2 Thousand persons | -9.1% |
| 2003 | 2 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2.8 Thousand persons | +40.0% |
| 2005 | 3.4 Thousand persons | +21.4% |
| 2006 | 3.8 Thousand persons | +11.8% |
| 2007 | 4.1 Thousand persons | +7.9% |
| 2008 | 4.2 Thousand persons | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 6.8 Thousand persons | +61.9% |
| 2010 | 6.7 Thousand persons | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 5.3 Thousand persons | -20.9% |
| 2012 | 6.8 Thousand persons | +28.3% |
| 2013 | 7.6 Thousand persons | +11.8% |
| 2014 | 7.9 Thousand persons | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 10 Thousand persons | +26.6% |
| 2016 | 9.9 Thousand persons | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 9.9 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 10.1 Thousand persons | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 9.7 Thousand persons | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 8.1 Thousand persons | -16.5% |
| 2021 | 14.7 Thousand persons | +81.5% |
| 2022 | 11.7 Thousand persons | -20.4% |
| 2023 | 14.7 Thousand persons | +25.6% |
| 2024 | 15.7 Thousand persons | +6.8% |
| 2025 | 14.9 Thousand persons | -5.1% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 14.9 Thousand persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 144.35 Thousand persons, 10% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 14.9 Thousand persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 168.9 Thousand persons, 9% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.36 Thousand persons | 1.1 Thousand persons | 1.6 Thousand persons | 7 |
| 1990s | 1.72 Thousand persons | 1.4 Thousand persons | 2.3 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.32 Thousand persons | 1.9 Thousand persons | 6.8 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.39 Thousand persons | 5.3 Thousand persons | 10.1 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.3 Thousand persons | 8.1 Thousand persons | 15.7 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
More work & labour data for Luxembourg
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2379 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2434 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2321 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.8409 % change on previous year (2050)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 756.65 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 39.27 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 369.69 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 378.3 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 747.99 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons having a second job by occupation in the first job in Luxembourg?
- Persons having a second job by occupation in the first job in Luxembourg was 14.9 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons having a second job by occupation in the first job recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 15.7 Thousand persons in 2024.
- What is the lowest persons having a second job by occupation in the first job recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.1 Thousand persons in 1988.
- How does Luxembourg rank for persons having a second job by occupation in the first job?
- Luxembourg ranks 42nd out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons having a second job by occupation in the first job rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Luxembourg data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons having a second job by occupation in the first job. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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