Nominal hourly productivity across European Union Countries [Total economy] (2024);
Credit: Data: Eurostat; Calculations: CSL
On Monday 15 December 2025, Luxembourg’s Chamber of Employees (Chambre des Salariés - CSL) released a follow-up report on productivity in Luxembourg, following its recent response to comments in relation to a decrease in productivity in the Grand Duchy.
In its new report, the CSL said: “Some might assume that Luxembourg’s high nominal productivity comes solely from the financial sector but a disaggregated analysis disproves this.”
The new report compares Luxembourg’s productivity per hour worked with that of neighbouring countries and the European Union average, broken down by economic sector.
According to the CSL, in the construction sector, Luxembourg ranks third, generating €51 per hour worked, ahead of Germany (€31) and France (€30) and just behind Austria (€54) and Belgium (€60). Germany and France remain in the mid-range of European rankings.
In the commerce, motor vehicle repair and motorcycle repair sector, Luxembourg holds first place, generating €81 per hour, ahead of Belgium (€70) and Ireland (€70). Germany ranks sixth (€55).
In the accommodation and food service sector, Luxembourg achieves second place (€40), just behind Belgium (€41). Denmark ranks first (€92), while Germany (€53) and France (€49) occupy lower positions.
In transport and storage, Luxembourg sits third, generating €73 per hour, just behind Belgium (€74). France ranks lower (€63), while Germany is mid-range (€97).
In information and communication, Luxembourg holds second place (€112), ahead of Germany (€83) and France (€73) and behind Ireland (€340).
The financial and insurance sector is dominated by Luxembourg (€254), with Belgium relatively close (€106) and Ireland leading (€1 506). France (€73) and Germany (€64) remain in the mid-range.
In specialised, scientific and technical activities, Luxembourg (€94) and Ireland (€95) are among the highest performers, with Belgium leading (€1,258).
In real estate activities, Luxembourg also ranks among the top performers, generating €188 per hour, with Belgium slightly ahead (€1,258) and Germany at a mid-level (€97).
In the industrial sector, Luxembourg does not rank among the three most productive countries but remains in the top third, generating €69 per hour. France produces €63 per hour; the Eurozone average is €62 and the EU average €51. Germany (€76) and Belgium (€3) rank fourth and fifth respectively.
The CSL stated: “Overall, Luxembourg maintains European excellence across almost all sectors, sustaining a significant productivity advantage compared with neighbouring countries and the EU average.”
