Quick Data on Luxembourg
Short Name | Luxembourg |
Capital | Luxembourg |
Long Name | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg |
Country Code | LU |
Continent | Europe |
Total Area | 2,586 sq km |
Population | 628,381 |
Language | Luxembourgish, French, German |
Nationality | Luxembourger(s) |
Geography of Luxembourg
As a country in Europe, with coordinates at 49 45 N, 6 10 E, Luxembourg neighbors Belgium 130 km, France 69 km, Germany 128 km. The terrain in Luxembourg is described as mostly gently rolling uplands with broad, shallow valleys; uplands to slightly mountainous in the north; steep slope down to Moselle flood plain in the southeast, with an average elevation point of 325 m. The climate of Luxembourg: modified continental with mild winters, cool summers.
Surface Total | 2,586 sq km |
Land Surface | 2,586 sq km |
Water Surface | 0 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 327 km |
Neighbor Countries | Belgium 130 km, France 69 km, Germany 128 km |
Coastline | 0 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | Moselle River 133 m |
Highest Elevation Point | Buurgplaatz 559 m |
Resources of Luxembourg
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being iron ore (no longer exploited), arable land. The agricultural land occupies 50.70% of Luxembourg, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 33.50%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 50.70% | 1,311 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | 0 sq km | 2012 | |
Forest Land | 33.50% | 866 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 15.80% | 409 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Luxembourg
The population of the country is estimated at 628,381 people, with the biggest urban area having 120,000 LUXEMBOURG (capital) (2018). Known as Luxembourger(s), the people from Luxembourg come from diversified ethnic groups such as Luxembourger 51.1%, Portuguese 15.7%, French 7.5%, Italian 3.6%, Belgian 3.3%, German 2.1%, Spanish 1.1%, British 1%, other 14.6% (2019 est.). The official language is Luxembourgish, French, German. Religions: Christian (predominantly Roman Catholic) 70.4%, Muslim 2.3%, other (includes Buddhist, folk religions, Hindu, Jewish) 0.5%, none 26.8% (2010 est.).
Population | 628,381 |
Nationality | Luxembourger(s) |
Official Language | Luxembourgish, French, German |
Other Languages | Luxembourgish (official administrative and judicial language and national language (spoken vernacular)) 55.8%, Portuguese 15.7%, French (official administrative, judicial, and legislative language) 12.1%, German (official administrative and judicial language) 3.1%, Italian 2.9%, English 2.1%, other 8.4% (2011 est.) |
Birth Rate | 11.6 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 7.3 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 91.50% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | 3.01 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
Hospital Beds Density | 4.7 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of Luxembourg
Luxembourg is a constitutional monarchy. The legal system makes use of civil law system.
Governing Type | constitutional monarchy |
Citizenship by Birth | limited to situations where the parents are either unknown, stateless, or when the nationality law of the parents’ state of origin does not permit acquisition of citizenship by descent when the birth occurs outside of national territory |
Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Luxembourg |
Dual Citizenship | yes |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 7 years |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal and compulsory |
Economy of Luxembourg
From a population total of 628,381, the labor force is 282,800 (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: grapes, barley, oats, potatoes, wheat, fruits; dairy and livestock products. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: banking and financial services, construction, real estate services, iron, metals, and steel, information technology, telecommunications, cargo transportation and logistics, chemicals, engineering, tires, glass, aluminum, tourism, biotechnology. Its exports cover machinery and equipment, steel products, chemicals, rubber products, glass. The main import products are: commercial aircraft, minerals, chemicals, metals, foodstuffs, luxury consumer goods.
Exports | $15.99 billion (2017 est.) |
Imports | $20.66 billion (2017 est.) |
Export Partners | Germany 25.6%, Belgium 17.6%, France 14%, Netherlands 5.1%, Italy 4.1%, UK 4.1% (2017) |
Import Partners | Belgium 32%, Germany 24.9%, France 11.1%, US 5.7%, Netherlands 4.9% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $105,100 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 334.5 million kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
Internet Users | 567,698 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 97.50% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Luxembourg, statistics sectio