MigrantoLuxembourgish Diaspora
61.9K Luxembourgers live abroad — the #160 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 87% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| France | 32587 |
| Belgium | 16076 |
| Portugal | 5065 |
| Italy | 4337 |
| Denmark | 739 |
| Serbia | 731 |
| Poland | 388 |
| Hungary | 336 |
| Australia | 322 |
| Iceland | 272 |
| Norway | 166 |
| Bulgaria | 150 |
| Greece | 148 |
| Finland | 124 |
| Slovakia | 98 |
| Montenegro | 98 |
| Namibia | 47 |
| Slovenia | 44 |
| Estonia | 29 |
| Croatia | 26 |
| Lithuania | 25 |
| Costa Rica | 22 |
| Latvia | 9 |
| Cyprus | 8 |
| Bolivia | 7 |
| Cape Verde | 3 |
| Liechtenstein | 2 |
By destination region
Europe is the leading destination region at 99%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Luxembourg.
France is the primary destination for emigrants
France attracts 53% of all emigrants from Luxembourg, while the second-largest destination receives just 26%.
France is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to France has increased by 101% since 2015, rising from 16.2K to 32.6K in 9 years.
Emigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The emigrant population grew 43% from 43.2K to 61.9K, indicating an acceleration in emigration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
Emigration has become more concentrated over time
The top destination's share rose from 37% to 53%, with France increasingly the primary choice.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 27725 |
| 1995 | 29087 |
| 2000 | 30943 |
| 2005 | 33941 |
| 2010 | 36675 |
| 2015 | 41099 |
| 2020 | 43235 |
| 2024 | 61859 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | France | Belgium | Portugal | Italy | Denmark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10193 | 9624 | 1485 | 4553 | 68 |
| 1995 | 10053 | 10003 | 2341 | 4710 | 129 |
| 2000 | 10381 | 10397 | 3293 | 4702 | 231 |
| 2005 | 12099 | 11074 | 3683 | 4700 | 318 |
| 2010 | 13413 | 12431 | 3463 | 4685 | 430 |
| 2015 | 16173 | 13431 | 3926 | 4605 | 517 |
| 2020 | 16121 | 14609 | 4502 | 4569 | 632 |
| 2024 | 32587 | 16076 | 5065 | 4337 | 739 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Luxembourg as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Luxembourg
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Luxembourgers move to?
Most Luxembourgers have moved to France, Belgium and Portugal — these three countries account for about 87% of all Luxembourgers living abroad.
How many Luxembourgers live abroad?
Around 61.9K Luxembourgers live abroad, making it the #160-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Luxembourg lives abroad?
About 9% of the population of Luxembourg lives abroad — that's 61.9K out of a total population of 677K.
How has emigration from Luxembourg changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Luxembourg has grown from 41.1K to 61.9K people, a growth of about 51%.
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