What Languages Do They Speak In Luxembourg?

Explore the languages spoken in Luxembourg on an interactive map.

Luxembourg Languages: Quick FactsLuxembourg flag

Languages

3

French, German, Luxembourgish

Population

640,064

Cost of living

~ $2965

Index: 59.3

Safety / crime index

High

Crime Index: 34

Language Spoken in Luxembourg Percentage

LanguagePercentagePopulation
LuxembourgishOfficial
48.9%312,991
FrenchOfficial
14.9%95,370
GermanOfficial
2.9%18,562

Do They Speak English in Luxembourg?

English proficiency

High

Ranked #16 on the EF English Proficiency Index.

In short

In major cities and tourist hubs across Luxembourg, English is commonly understood and usually enough for travel and business basics. In more local settings, some French is recommended.

FAQ

Luxembourg Language FAQ

Short answers to common questions about the main languages, English usage, and communication in Luxembourg.

  • People in Luxembourg speak French, German, Luxembourgish.

    Luxembourgish is the most widely spoken language.

  • Luxembourgish is spoken by about 48.9% of the population in Luxembourg.

    That corresponds to roughly 312,991 people.

  • Usually yes in cities, offices, hotels, and tourism-heavy areas. For more local situations, some French will make things easier.

What languages do they speak in Luxembourg?

People in Luxembourg speak French, German, Luxembourgish.

Luxembourgish is the most widely spoken language.

How widely spoken is Luxembourgish in Luxembourg?

Luxembourgish is spoken by about 48.9% of the population in Luxembourg.

That corresponds to roughly 312,991 people.

Can you get by with English in Luxembourg?

Usually yes in cities, offices, hotels, and tourism-heavy areas. For more local situations, some French will make things easier.

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