CFL is no longer Luxembourg's largest employer in 2026

Luxembourg is home to more than 43,000 companies and nearly 500,000 employees, including around 230,000 cross-border workers. Every year, STATEC publishes its ranking of the country's largest private employers. It offers valuable insight into the companies that contribute most to employment in Luxembourg and the sectors shaping its economy.

Key points to remember

Based on STATEC's annual salaried employment survey, this ranking is compiled using the workforce data reported by companies. However, a few important points should be noted:

• Participation in the survey is voluntary. 
• Only private companies employing at least 90 people are included. 
• The public sector and temporary employment agencies are not part of this ranking. 

A new company takes the top spot

This year's ranking sees a change at the top. After holding first place for several years, the CFL Group (Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois) has been overtaken by Dussmann Luxembourg, which becomes the country's largest private employer with 5,340 employees. CFL remains close behind, retaining second place with 5,320 employees, a difference of just 20 people.

Rank. Company - Number of employees

1. Dussmann Luxembourg - 5,340
2. CFL - Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois - 5,320
3. Amazon - 4,550
4. POST Luxembourg - 4,480
5. Cactus - 4,340
6. BNP PARIBAS - 3,880
7. ArcelorMittal - 3,570
8. Goodyear S.A. - 3,460
9. PwC Luxembourg - 3,330
10. Cargolux Airlines International SA - 3,310
11. Université du Luxembourg - 3,080
12. Crédit Agricole - 3,030
13. CHL - Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg - 3,020
14. SERVIOR - 2,590
15. Elisabeth - 2,580
16. Hôpitaux Robert Schuman - 2,520
17. Compass - 2,510
18. Emile Weber - 2,460
19. Deloitte Luxembourg - 2,450
20. Sodexo Luxembourg - 2,440

Source: STATEC

Several of these companies also took part in the 2026 edition of the Moovijob Day Luxembourg, the country's largest Job and Career Development Fair.

CFL, BNP Paribas, Emile Weber, POST Luxembourg, SERVIOR and Sodexo Luxembourg at the Moovijob Day Luxembourg 2026

Employers reflecting the diversity of Luxembourg's economy

Beyond the figures, this ranking highlights the strength and diversity of Luxembourg's economy. The country's 20 largest private employers operate across a wide range of sectors, including business services, transport, retail, finance, industry, healthcare, catering and telecommunications.

While the financial sector remains a key pillar of Luxembourg's economy, with major players such as BNP Paribas, PwC, Deloitte and Crédit Agricole, the ranking also demonstrates the growing importance of service companies. Dussmann Luxembourg's rise to first place is a perfect example. Specialising in facility management, including cleaning, catering, maintenance and business support services, the company helps thousands of organisations across the country meet their day-to-day operational needs.

Finally, these major employers regularly recruit for a broad range of roles. While some positions require highly specialised skills and qualifications, many opportunities are also open to candidates with different levels of education and professional experience. It is a reminder that Luxembourg's job market extends far beyond the financial sector.

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