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In 2026, the Luxembourg job market finds itself in a rather paradoxical situation. Unemployment and labour shortages coexist. The market is divided between very different realities depending on the sector.
Current context
In the first half of 2026, the Luxembourg job market presents a fairly mixed picture, with tensions across several sectors. The current context is marked by an ageing workforce and strong international competition to attract candidates.
The development of AI is also having a significant impact on the global labour market, disrupting working methods as well as the skills sought by companies, particularly those linked to digitalisation. Artificial intelligence is now being integrated into a vast number of professions, creating jobs, potentially replacing others, but above all, transforming everyday working life. Companies are increasingly looking for candidates who can use AI effectively to turn it into a productivity driver.
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Language skills remain extremely important in Luxembourg and are often what allow candidates to stand out. Luxembourgish is highly sought after yet relatively rare, while around 70% of job offers on Moovijob.com require proficiency in French, which remains the most widely spoken language in the country.
Sectors facing labour shortages
The healthcare sector is affected by a shortage of workers. Several factors may explain this lack of staff. The first is that proficiency in Luxembourgish is almost mandatory in this field. There may also be obstacles linked to the recognition of foreign qualifications, as well as the right to practise. Doctors, nurses and care assistants are among the most sought-after professions in Luxembourg. The situation is similar in the social sector, where the demand for educators is growing.
The hospitality and restaurant sector is also facing staff shortages. This is largely due to sometimes difficult working hours and a frequently intense pace of work. Generation Z is more demanding than previous generations regarding working conditions, which companies must adapt to. Some businesses quickly understood this and changed their practices, while others are taking longer to evolve.
Engineers are also highly sought after in Luxembourg, while the number of available candidates remains insufficient. There is a significant gap between supply and demand. The industrial sector is likewise experiencing a shortage of technical profiles. Indeed, few young people are currently training for skilled manual professions. More generally, there are not enough technicians and specialised workers to meet the country’s needs.
The financial sector is also facing a shortage of qualified professionals in risk management, KYC (Know Your Customer) and compliance. These areas require highly specific regulatory expertise, which too few people possess compared with the needs of Luxembourg’s many financial companies.
Finally, at the beginning of the year, ADEM (National Employment Agency) published its list of professions experiencing severe shortages. This helps identify the specific occupations with the highest number of vacancies compared with the very limited number of available candidates.
Sectors experiencing a slowdown
The IT sector is in a rather particular situation. Although there is a shortage of qualified profiles, the number of vacancies has fallen sharply. According to STATEC, there were 1,694 vacancies in 2022, compared with only 454 in December 2025. Several factors may explain this situation.
On the one hand, some companies are choosing to relocate their IT services abroad, where labour costs are lower.
On the other hand, the conflict between the United States and Iran, and therefore the increase in fuel prices, has led to reduced budgets, pushing companies to cut teams and limit project development.
The rise of AI is also increasing tensions within the IT sector, particularly among developers, as certain tasks can now be completed more quickly with the help of artificial intelligence. Companies are therefore recruiting fewer software developers and focusing more on experienced profiles, making the situation especially difficult for junior candidates.
Industry has also experienced a slowdown in recent years, but is expecting a rebound in the coming years. Indeed, the Fedil (Federation of Luxembourg Industrialists) announced that Luxembourg industrial companies are expected to recruit 3,027 professionals over the next two years. This figure comes from the federation’s biennial survey of companies across the country. It represents an increase of more than 50% compared with the previous survey, which forecast only 1,970 recruitments over two years in 2024. Recruitment intentions have therefore risen significantly, although it remains to be seen whether they will materialise over the next two years.
Saturated sectors
According to STATEC in March 2026, the sectors with the highest number of jobseekers were secretarial/administrative roles, accounting and IT. The situation has reversed for these sectors, which were once among the most attractive in Luxembourg. The number of jobseekers is increasing, while job openings are becoming scarce.
The marketing and communications sector is also facing a situation where there are more jobseekers than vacancies. This is a particularly attractive field for Gen Z, which is often drawn to creative and digitally oriented careers. The number of young candidates with limited experience is increasing within the sector, making it progressively more difficult to secure employment.