Macro-economic and social benchmarks
GDP
(current US$)
2022
GDP Per Capita
(current US$)
2022
GDP Growth
(annual %)
2022
Unemployment
(% of population)
2022
GNI Per Capita, Atlas Method
(current USD)
2022
Capital
Luxembourg
Surface area
2,586.4 km2
Population 2023
660,809
Density 2023
255 inhabitants/km2
Political system
Constitutional monarchy with parliamentary government
Head of state Since October 7 2000
Grand Duke Henri
Focus: Association / Civil Society
– CONSTITUTION OF THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG
https://www.chd.lu/sites/default/files/2023-04/Constitution_en%203%20langues.pdf
Art. 25.
Everyone has the right, in accordance with the law, to freedom of peaceful assembly. This right may be subject to prior authorization only for open-air gatherings in a place accessible to the public.
Art. 26.
The right of association is guaranteed. Its exercise is governed by the law, which may not make it subject to prior authorization.
– Law of April 21, 1928 on non-profit associations and foundations
– There is no separate, specific national legislation governing the right of peaceful assembly in Luxembourg.
UN: accession 10/24/1945
ICESCR Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Signature: 26/11/1974,
Ratification/Accession: Ratification 18/08/1983
ICCPR International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Signature: 26/11/1974, Ratification/Accession: Ratification 18/08/1983
Convention on the Rights of the Child: Signature: 21/03/1990, Ratification/Adhesion: Ratification 07/03/1994
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families: Signature: NO, Ratification/Accession: NO
UNESCO : Member since 1947
CEDAW Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women: Signature: 17/07/1980, Ratification/Accession: Ratification 02/02/1989
Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions: Ratification 18/12/2006
Currency: Euro
EU member: since January 1, 1958
CoE (Council of Europe): May 5, 1949
Schengen area: member of the Schengen area since March 26, 1995
European Convention on Human Rights: Signature: November 04, 1950, Ratification: September 09, 1953
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union: N/A
The country in the world through international indices
Population Growth
(annual %)
2022
Fertility Rate
(births per woman)
2021
Ratio of Poor Population to National Poverty Line
(% of population)
2020
Youth Literacy Rate
(% of young people aged 15-24)
#
Net Enrollment Rate
(% of population)
2020
Internet Users
(% of population)
2021
Access to Electricity
(% of population)
2021
Intentional Homicides
(per 100,000 people)
2021
Happiness Index /10
2022
Press Freedom Index /10
2023
GINI Index /100
2020
Democracy Index /10
2022
Corruption Perceptions Index /100
Transparency International
2022
ITUC Global Rights Index /5
#
HDI
2021
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