Unemployment Rate - LU Economic Data | Sigmanomics

Luxembourg Unemployment Rate

6.2

Actual

6.1

Consensus

6.2

Luxembourg's Unemployment Rate for December 2025 matched expectations at 6.20%, unchanged from November's 6.20%. This steady rate indicates a stable labor market with no immediate signs of contraction or expansion. Looking ahead, policymakers may maintain current measures as the labor market shows no significant shifts. Updated 1/20/26

Unemployment Rate - LU

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Economic Calendar - LU Events

Monday, February 9, 2026			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
11:00	LU	Inflation Rate MoM	-1.3	0.1	0.2	-0.02	Low
11:00	LU	Inflation Rate YoY	1.3	3.1	2.9	2.70	Low
Friday, January 23, 2026			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
11:00	LU	Balance of Trade	-	-1.1	-0.9	-0.96	Low
Tuesday, January 20, 2026			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
11:00	LU	Unemployment Rate	6.2	6.2	6.1	6.15	Low
Friday, January 9, 2026			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
06:40	LU	Inflation Rate MoM	-	-0.2	0	-0.22	Low
06:40	LU	Inflation Rate YoY	-	3	2.9	2.70	Low
Wednesday, January 7, 2026			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
11:20	LU	Inflation Rate YoY	3.1	3	2.9	2.70	Low
11:20	LU	Inflation Rate MoM	0.1	-0.2	0	-0.22	Low
11:00	LU	Inflation Rate MoM	0.1	-0.2	0	-0.22	Low
11:00	LU	Inflation Rate YoY	3.1	3	2.9	2.70	Low
Wednesday, December 31, 2025			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
11:00	LU	Producer Price Index YoY	-2.4	-2.3	-2	-2.15	Low
Friday, December 26, 2025			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
11:00	LU	Current Account	1802	2224	1700	1751.00	Low
Monday, December 22, 2025			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
11:00	LU	Unemployment Rate	6.2	5.9	5.8	5.85	Low
Friday, December 19, 2025			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
11:00	LU	Balance of Trade	-1.1	-0.63	-0.7	-0.76	Low
Monday, December 8, 2025			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
11:00	LU	Inflation Rate MoM	-0.2	-0.2	-0.3	-0.52	Low
11:00	LU	Inflation Rate YoY	3	2.7	2.9	2.70	Low
Friday, December 5, 2025			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
10:00	LU	GDP Growth Rate QoQ	1.1	0.8	0.2	0.65	Low
10:00	LU	GDP Growth Rate YoY	2.7	-0.7	2.5	2.60	Low
Friday, November 28, 2025			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
11:00	LU	Producer Price Index YoY	-2.3	-1.5	-2.1	-2.25	Low
Tuesday, November 25, 2025			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
11:30	LU	Balance of Trade	-0.63	-0.75	-0.8	-0.86	Low
11:00	LU	Balance of Trade	-	-0.87	-0.8	-0.86	Low
Thursday, November 20, 2025			Actual	Previous	Consensus	Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast	Impact
11:00	LU	Unemployment Rate	5.9	6.1	6.1	6.15	Low

Analysis and Forecast

Unemployment Rate in LU Holds Steady at 6.20 Percent Latest Unemployment Rate Report for LU The unemployment rate measures the share of the labor force without work but actively seeking employment. In Luxembourg (LU), the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.20 percent in December, matching the previous month’s figure and slightly above the 6.10 percent forecast. Fast facts: the rate is steady compared to last month, unchanged from December, and the data was released on January 20, 2026. Despite expectations for a slight improvement, the rate held firm, reflecting ongoing labor market challenges amid cautious consumer spending and tighter monetary policy. According to economist Marie Dupont, “The steady unemployment rate in LU signals persistent structural issues, even as broader European economies show signs of recovery.” This stability suggests that while job creation is ongoing, it is not yet sufficient to reduce unemployment significantly in the short term.