QUALITY OF LIFE
QUALITY OF LIFE
@Sabino Parente
- According to Statista, as well as according to the Deutsche Bank’s Mapping the World’s Prices, Luxembourg ranks number 1 in terms of quality of life. According to the Quality of Life Index by Numbeo, the country ranks 3rd worldwide.
- According to Forbes, Luxembourg earned a score of 98 out of 100 on a global index measuring prosperity, joy, and quality of life. The study cites GDP, but also nature, free public transport, excellent public schools, universal healthcare, safety, culture, clean air and inclusivity
- According to the World Happiness Report, Luxembourg ranks 9th among the happiest countries in the world
- According to The Economist’s Global Liveability Index, Luxembourg City ranks 11th out of 173 cities based on its quality of life. Thanks to high scores in categories like stability, healthcare, education, culture, environment, and infrastructure, the city climbed 6 places compared to the previous year
- According to the World Expat Index by William Russell, Luxembourg is ranked 16th among the best countries to live abroad
- According to the MERCER Quality of Living Index, which measures the quality of life for expatriates in their host cities around the world, Luxembourg ranks 17th out of 241
- According to UNICEF, Luxembourg ranks 9th among the best countries to raise a family
- According to the Global 150 Cities Index, Luxembourg City ranks 3rd out of 150 cities in terms of offering the ideal combination of high salaries, low taxes, reasonable costs, and good quality of life
- According to EURES, the European Job Mobility Portal, Luxembourg ranks among top countries for paid leave with 37 days (26 days of paid annual leave and 11 public holidays)
- According to the Global Retirement Index by Natixis, Luxembourg is the number 1 place to retire thanks to excellent access to care, safety, and one of Europe’s longest life expectancies
- According to the OECD Health at a Glance, Luxembourg has one of the best healthcare systems in the world, with a life expectancy of 83.4 years (7th), one of the lowest mortality rates in the OECD, and, most notably, a public satisfaction rate of 86% regarding access to quality healthcare, placing Luxembourg 2nd in the world
- According to the Euro Health Consumer Index (EHCI), Luxembourg ranks 7th thanks to strong performance in healthcare access and outcomes
- According to the Safety Index by Global Residence, Luxembourg is the 15th safest country in the world, with low crime rates and high political stability