PEOPLE
Nationality: Noun--Luxembourger(s). Adjective--Luxembourgian, Luxembourgish.
Population (2007): 480,222.
Annual growth rate (2007): 1.2%.
Ethnic groups: Celtic base with French and German blend; large communities of ethnic Portuguese, Italians, French, Belgians, and Germans.
Religion: Historically and predominantly Roman Catholic. However, Luxembourgian law forbids the collection of data on religious practices.
Official languages: Luxembourgish, French, and German; English is widely spoken.
Education: Years compulsory--9. Attendance--100%. Literacy--99%.
Health: Life expectancy (2007)--Avg. 79.03 years; males 75.76 years; females 82.52 years. Infant mortality rate (2007)--4.68/1,000.
Labor force (2006): 203,000, of which 121,600 commute from neighboring countries. European Union institutions employ 8,300. Services (non-financial)--53%, (financial)--11%; commerce--14%; industrial and manufacturing--11%; construction--10%; agriculture--1%.
Unemployment rate (2006): 4.1%, up from 3.9% in 2004 (but down from 4.2% in 2005).
