The number of non-nationals residing in Luxembourg is constantly increasing; it has now reached 48% of the total inhabitants.
A study by the University of Luxembourg, based on 2011 census data, describes and maps the place of residence of the main nationalities and highlights the differences that exist.
The reflection focuses on the territorial distribution of the different nationalities, especially in relation to the urban structure and distance to jobs. It thus sets out empirical benchmarks to explore possible nationality-related differences in residential behaviour of households and hence to explore the issue of spatial equity and differentiated accessibility to the labour market. Several questions lead this study: Is the geographical location of the different nationalities in Luxembourg related to the degree of urbanisation, the remoteness of the different poles or the accessibility of jobs?
The study reviewed data of the residents of the 106 municipalities. In Luxembourg city, non-nationals are represented by 65% of residents, with 18 municipalities having 1.5 non-national residents to every Luxembourg national, including Esch‐sur‐Alzette, Echternach, Ettelbrück and Wiltz. On the other end of the scale, around 20 municipalities have 24% or less non-nationals resident.
