• According to the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (INSEAD), Luxembourg ranks 8th out of 135 countries. The country gains 3 places compared to 2023 and positions itself well ahead of its neighbors (Belgium 15th, Germany 17th and France 19th) and even the United States (9th). Within the “attracting talent” pillar, the country ranks 1st globally with a score of 100 out of 100.
  
• According to the IMD World Talent Ranking, Luxembourg ranks 2nd among countries that develop, attract, and retain the best talents needed by companies to grow and remain competitive.

• According to the Global Talent Competitiveness Index, Luxembourg ranks 11th overall and 8th regionally (2023). The country ranks 1st in the “attract” pillar.

• According to the Expat City Ranking by InterNations, Luxembourg ranks 20th (2024). This study highlights the country’s strong performance in safety and security, salary and employment, career prospects, healthcare, as well as travel and transport. It is therefore considered an ideal place to pursue a career, with outstanding measures in safety, healthcare, and ease of transport.

• According to Deutsche Bank, Luxembourg ranks 4th in terms of net salaries, alongside Geneva, Zurich, San Francisco and Boston.

• According to the World Population Review, Luxembourg ranks fourth among countries with the highest minimum wage and first in the EU (2025).

• According to Eurostat, in 2024 Luxembourg is seeing an increase in the share of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) specialists among the workforce.

• According to a Eurostat study, Luxembourg’s population, with a median age of 39.7, is one of the youngest in the EU. The country also boasts the lowest percentage of residents aged over 65 in the entire EU (15% compared to an EU average of 21.6%).

• According to a study by Eurostat, Luxembourg is by far the country with the highest expenditure on family benefits per person.

• 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 OECD report Education at a Glance, Luxembourg has the highest rate of young people with a master’s degree with 39%, more than double the OECD average of 16%.
  
• Here are the arguments put forward in the framework of the development of the Luxembourg Talent Attraction Promotional Strategy (source: Luxembourg Talent Attraction Promotional Strategy (2024, C Studios):