Demographic Characteristics
Immigration
As seen in this map, immigration rates to Luxembourg are higher in the surrounding countries
Because of Luxembourg's recent economic successes, immigration rates have increased steadily and there are roughly 170,000 immigrants living in Luxembourg. Most immigrants come from France, Belgium and Germany, as these countries surround Luxembourg completely. The immigration rate is an expected 4,000/year.
Statistics
A population pyramid of Luxembourg. Most of the population is middle-aged.
The population of Luxembourg is an estimated 502, 202. Because of large immigration rates, the population has rapidly increased, meaning that there are more middle-aged citizens (the population is not being increased by birth). However, the birth rate is dropping. The current birth rate is 6,00/year and the current death rate is 4,000/year. The estimated population growth rate is 1.2%. Luxembourg seems to be in stage 3 of the demographic transition model. The birth rate is dropping, however the population remains constant due to immigration. The death rate is also fairly low, and is staying constant. The life expectancy is 79 years, which is fitting as Luxembourg is one of the richest countries in the world.
Luxembourg seems to be in stage 3 of the demographic transition model. The birth rate of Luxembourg is dropping, while the death rate remains fairly constant.
Religion
Luxembourg is predominantly Catholic, most other religions are minorities. Estimates are that Luxembourg's population is 90% Catholic, while religions like Judaism, Islam, and other forms of Christianity make up the other 10%.
above points from Wikipedia, CIA World Factbook.
