Luxembourg
Constitutional monarchy
Official:
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Local name:
Luxembourg/Lëtzebuerg
Region:
Western Europe
Surface area:
2,590 km²
Capital:
Luxembourg
Geography
Luxembourg is a landlocked country in the west of Central Europe. The land has a total area of 2,590 km² (1,000 mi²). This land area is about 2.0 times the size of Los Angeles. Luxembourg is thus one of the smallest countries in Europe by area and ranked 179th worldwide. An exceptionally high proportion of residents (92%) belongs to the urban population. Every fifth inhabitant lives in Luxembourg.Luxembourg is comparatively low at an average elevation of 325 meters above sea level. The highest elevation in the country (Kneiff) is 560 meters. There is no access to the open sea. There are direct national borders with the three neighboring countries Belgium, France and Germany. The distance between New York City and the Capital Luxembourg is about 6,060 km (3,766 mi).
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Current time in Luxembourg:
The countrywide time in Luxembourg is Central European Time (CET), which is currently 6 hours ahead of New York.
As in many countries far away from the equator, there is a daylight savings time in the summer. Related to GMT, the time difference is usually +1 hours in summer and +2 hours in winter. The next time change will be on October 27 at 2:00 am (local time).
Time zones and clock changesPublic Holidays in LuxembourgSunrise + Sunset00:00
April 2024
The countrywide time in Luxembourg is Central European Time (CET), which is currently 6 hours ahead of New York.
As in many countries far away from the equator, there is a daylight savings time in the summer. Related to GMT, the time difference is usually +1 hours in summer and +2 hours in winter. The next time change will be on October 27 at 2:00 am (local time).
Population
Population:653,103
Population per km²:252.2
Life expectancy males:Ø 80.7 years
Life expectancy females:
Ø 84.9 yearsBirth rate:
10.5 ‰Death rate:
7.0 ‰Males/Females:
50.3% : 49.7%Population pyramid
The currency in Luxembourg is the euro (EUR).
1 Euro is divided into 100 Cent.
Status: 04/12/2024
1 Euro is divided into 100 Cent.
Status: 04/12/2024
1 US dollar = 0.94 Euros
1 Euro = 1.07 US dollar
1 Euro = 1.07 US dollar
Climate in Luxembourg
Luxembourg has a temperate continental climate. Only the Ardennes in the north of the country have a slightly cooler and more humid climate than the south. Summers are mild to warm, with average temperatures between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius. Winters are generally mild, with temperatures around freezing, and precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year. The climate is largely due to its location in the interior of Europe. Nevertheless, Atlantic winds have a cooling influence, making the summers and winters very temperate.Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
Languages
Official languages:
Luxembourgish, French, German
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Luxembourgish | 64.4 % |
| Portuguese | 13.0 % |
| Italian | 4.6 % |
| French | 4.2 % |
| German | 2.3 % |
| other | 11.5 % |
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Economy
| GDP: | 81.64 bn $ |
| Exportations: | 172.15 bn $ |
| Importations: | 141.76 bn $ |
| Budget surplus: | 145 M $ |
| › Tourism receipts: | 5.58 bn $ |
| › Debt rate: | 24.31 % |
| › Unemployment rate: | 4.70 % |
| › Inflation rate: | 6.34 % |
| › Corruption index: | 78 (good) |
| › Energy consumption: | 6.2 bn kWh |
With a Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.927, Luxembourg counts as one of the high developed economies by UN definition. The IMF also shares this classification.
With an average annual income of 89,200 USD Luxembourg is one of the high-income countries. Taking purchasing power parity into account, it is the richest country in the world.
Luxembourg is sometimes referred to as a tax haven.
Land use
| 31% Urban areas: | 801 km² |
| 51% Agricultural areas: | 1,313 km² |
| 37% Forest: | 945 km² |
| 6% Water areas: | 160 km² |
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Transport
| Roadways: | 2,875 km |
| Railways: | 271 km |
| Waterways: | 37 km |
| Reg. vehicles: | 506,000 |
| › Airports: |
Most important cities
Population refers to the city proper, not metropolitan areas.
| City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg / Capital | Luxembourg | 128,000 |
| Esch-sur-Alzette | Luxembourg | 34,000 |
| Differdange | Luxembourg | 25,000 |
| Dudelange | Luxembourg | 20,000 |
| Hesperange | Luxembourg | 16,000 |
| Mersch | Luxembourg | 10,000 |
| Kayl | Luxembourg | 9,900 |
| Junglinster | Grevenmacher | 8,600 |
| Ettelbruck | Diekirch | 8,500 |
| Schifflange | Luxembourg | 8,200 |
| Bettembourg | Luxembourg | 7,400 |
| Diekirch | Diekirch | 6,900 |
| Wiltz | Diekirch | 6,500 |
| Echternach | Grevenmacher | 5,200 |
| Grevenmacher | Grevenmacher | 4,800 |
| Remich | Grevenmacher | 3,500 |
Political indicators
(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)
| Political stability: | ◈ |
| Rule of law: | ◈ |
| Effectivity: | ◈ |
| Regulatory quality: | ◈ |
| Voice accountability: | ◈ |
| Democratic values: | ◈ |
| Death penalty: | abolished in 1979 |
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