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Economic and Social Portrait
Luxembourg can currently claim one of the highest standards of living in the world. In 2001, the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) per inhabitant was approximately EUR 48,700 compared with EUR 39,400 in the United States and EUR 23,200 on average among the 27 EU countries. The GDP per inhabitant certainly isn't the only or the most reliable instrument for measuring the standard of living and well-being. Nevertheless, these figures reflect a very favorable economic situation. The route taken by Luxembourg to reach this level has been far from straight.
- An eventful history
- The years preceding the First World War
- The 1913-1951 period
- "Les trente glorieuses"
- The world economic crisis of the 1975-1985 period
- Recent economic developments
- Luxembourg's place within international comparison
Luxembourg in Figures
The Statec pocketbook provides an overall picture of the territory, population, society and economy of Luxembourg.