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Skilled, multilingual, multicultural

International talent pool

Luxembourg’s international workforce stands out for its language skills and high level of education. This is a significant asset for companies targeting European and global markets.

A multilingual business community


Luxembourg has the most international population in the EU. For decades, its international financial centre, high-tech industry and European Union institutions have attracted highly skilled professionals. 

The result is an open, multilingual business community where English is widely used. The country’s cosmopolitan character makes it very appealing for companies targeting European and global markets.

International talent pool


Companies in Luxembourg have access to one of the most highly skilled workforces in the EU. The international talent pool includes both foreign nationals living in Luxembourg and cross-border workers. Being fluent in 3 or more languages is the norm in Luxembourg, not the exception. French, English and Luxembourgish are the languages most frequently used at work.

#1
in the EU for average number of languages spoken
#2
in the world on the 2023 IMD World Talent Ranking
#3
in the EU among regions with the most highly skilled employees
74%
of the workforce are foreign nationals

Advantages for companies

Luxembourg’s international community offers several advantages to companies:
  • Employees have extensive experience of working in international markets as well as valuable networks in their home countries

  • It is easy to set up international teams able to deal with customers in different countries, speak their language and understand their needs
  • Business structures are international and products multilingual from the very beginning, making it easier to reach new markets

Many company executives also testify to the unique experience of working daily with diverse groups of people that enrich both the company culture and their personal growth.

Attracting talent

People working in Luxembourg appreciate the country’s stable economy, vibrant job market and opportunities to build an international career. They also benefit from the great work/life balance, close proximity to other European countries and excellent quality of life. The cosmopolitan environment makes it easy for expatriates to settle quickly.

When needed, qualified workers from outside the EU can be recruited with a minimum of red tape. A law from 2023 simplifies the hiring of non-EU nationals and grants family members of third-country nationals holding a residence permit access to the labour market as soon as they arrive in Luxembourg.

ADEM, the national employment office, provides services to employers looking for the right candidates to meet their staff needs. Several private recruitment companies and platforms are also available.

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