Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal was 17.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
17.7%
Change on year
down 3.0%
World rank
9th
of 104 countries
All-time high
21.8%
in 2019
All-time low
3.5%
in 1993
Years of data
32
1990–2023
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Luxembourg, 1990–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Luxembourg stood at 17.7%.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and up 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Luxembourg peaked at 21.8% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3.5%, in 1993.
Luxembourg ranks 9th of 104 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.0% | — |
| 1991 | 3.6% | -9.3% |
| 1992 | 4.3% | +18.9% |
| 1993 | 3.5% | -18.2% |
| 1994 | 5.2% | +46.3% |
| 1995 | 4.2% | -19.2% |
| 1996 | 4.6% | +11.0% |
| 1997 | 4.3% | -8.2% |
| 1999 | 7.1% | +66.1% |
| 2000 | 6.7% | -5.3% |
| 2001 | 6.9% | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 10.3% | +48.9% |
| 2003 | 7.9% | -23.1% |
| 2004 | 10.9% | +37.4% |
| 2005 | 9.9% | -9.6% |
| 2006 | 9.0% | -8.8% |
| 2007 | 7.8% | -13.4% |
| 2008 | 9.0% | +16.1% |
| 2010 | 14.8% | +63.9% |
| 2011 | 16.2% | +9.4% |
| 2012 | 16.2% | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 16.4% | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 16.3% | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 20.9% | +28.6% |
| 2016 | 19.9% | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 19.4% | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 20.8% | +7.3% |
| 2019 | 21.8% | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 17.3% | -20.6% |
| 2021 | 19.3% | +11.8% |
| 2022 | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 2023 | 17.7% | -3.0% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 17.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.6%, 2.1× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 17.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.2%, 2.8× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.5% | 3.5% | 7.1% | 9 |
| 2000s | 8.7% | 6.7% | 10.9% | 9 |
| 2010s | 18.3% | 14.8% | 21.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.1% | 17.3% | 19.3% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
More education data for Luxembourg
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,748 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,398 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 11,539 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 11,009 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 53,672 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 43,020 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.82 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0635 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Luxembourg?
- Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Luxembourg was 17.7% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 21.8% in 2019.
- What is the lowest participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.5% in 1993.
- How does Luxembourg rank for participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal?
- Luxembourg ranks 9th out of 104 countries with data for 2023.
- Is participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Luxembourg data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, 25-54 years old, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release