Youth employment by educational attainment level in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Youth employment by educational attainment level was 5.2 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.2 Thousand persons
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
44th
of 47 countries
All-time high
11.2 Thousand persons
in 1983
All-time low
1.5 Thousand persons
in 2004
Years of data
43
1983–2025
Youth employment by educational attainment level in Luxembourg, 1983–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2025, youth employment by educational attainment level in Luxembourg stood at 5.2 Thousand persons.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth employment by educational attainment level in Luxembourg peaked at 11.2 Thousand persons in 1983 and was at its lowest, 1.5 Thousand persons, in 2004.
Luxembourg ranks 44th 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.
Youth employment by educational attainment level in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 11.2 Thousand persons | — |
| 1984 | 9.7 Thousand persons | -13.4% |
| 1985 | 9 Thousand persons | -7.2% |
| 1986 | 8.3 Thousand persons | -7.8% |
| 1987 | 7.2 Thousand persons | -13.3% |
| 1988 | 6.3 Thousand persons | -12.5% |
| 1989 | 5.5 Thousand persons | -12.7% |
| 1990 | 3.2 Thousand persons | -41.8% |
| 1991 | 5.9 Thousand persons | +84.4% |
| 1992 | 4.9 Thousand persons | -16.9% |
| 1993 | 3.7 Thousand persons | -24.5% |
| 1994 | 3.5 Thousand persons | -5.4% |
| 1995 | 3.1 Thousand persons | -11.4% |
| 1996 | 2.7 Thousand persons | -12.9% |
| 1997 | 1.8 Thousand persons | -33.3% |
| 1998 | 1.9 Thousand persons | +5.6% |
| 1999 | 2.4 Thousand persons | +26.3% |
| 2000 | 2.3 Thousand persons | -4.2% |
| 2001 | 3 Thousand persons | +30.4% |
| 2002 | 2.7 Thousand persons | -10.0% |
| 2003 | 1.8 Thousand persons | -33.3% |
| 2004 | 1.5 Thousand persons | -16.7% |
| 2005 | 1.6 Thousand persons | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 1.5 Thousand persons | -6.3% |
| 2007 | 1.8 Thousand persons | +20.0% |
| 2008 | 2 Thousand persons | +11.1% |
| 2009 | 3 Thousand persons | +50.0% |
| 2010 | 2.1 Thousand persons | -30.0% |
| 2011 | 1.9 Thousand persons | -9.5% |
| 2012 | 2.2 Thousand persons | +15.8% |
| 2013 | 2.7 Thousand persons | +22.7% |
| 2014 | 2.6 Thousand persons | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 4.3 Thousand persons | +65.4% |
| 2016 | 2.9 Thousand persons | -32.6% |
| 2017 | 2.9 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2.9 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 3.5 Thousand persons | +20.7% |
| 2020 | 2.7 Thousand persons | -22.9% |
| 2021 | 3.5 Thousand persons | +29.6% |
| 2022 | 4.1 Thousand persons | +17.1% |
| 2023 | 4.8 Thousand persons | +17.1% |
| 2024 | 5.2 Thousand persons | +8.3% |
| 2025 | 5.2 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 5.2 Thousand persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.9 Thousand persons, 16% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 5.2 Thousand persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 35.8 Thousand persons, 15% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.17 Thousand persons | 5.5 Thousand persons | 11.2 Thousand persons | 7 |
| 1990s | 3.31 Thousand persons | 1.8 Thousand persons | 5.9 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.12 Thousand persons | 1.5 Thousand persons | 3 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.8 Thousand persons | 1.9 Thousand persons | 4.3 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.25 Thousand persons | 2.7 Thousand persons | 5.2 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)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.7733 % change on previous year (2050)
- 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 youth employment by educational attainment level in Luxembourg?
- Youth employment by educational attainment level in Luxembourg was 5.2 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth employment by educational attainment level recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 11.2 Thousand persons in 1983.
- What is the lowest youth employment by educational attainment level recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5 Thousand persons in 2004.
- How does Luxembourg rank for youth employment by educational attainment level?
- Luxembourg ranks 44th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth employment by educational attainment level rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.9%. 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 Youth employment by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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