A recent study published by STATEC on the occasion of Labour Day highlights key structural trends shaping the Luxembourg labour market.

With approximately 494,000 employees at the end of 2025, Luxembourg continues to rely heavily on a cross-border workforce, representing nearly half of all employees. At the same time, traditional employment models are becoming the exception rather than the rule: only around one-third of resident workers hold a “standard” full-time, permanent position with regular daytime hours.

A significant majority (66%) are now engaged in so-called “atypical” working arrangements, including part-time work, fixed-term contracts, shift work, and evening or weekend schedules. These developments reflect increasing labour market flexibility but also raise compliance and workforce management considerations, particularly in sectors such as transport, hospitality, and administrative services where non-standard hours are prevalent.

Gender disparities remain a key feature of the labour market. Women are significantly more likely to work part-time and to adjust their professional activity for family reasons. Notably, 61% of women report having adapted or interrupted their career for family-related obligations, compared to 45% of men. This may have implications for employers in terms of equality policies, workforce planning and retention strategies.