Luxembourg emerges as a country where many international residents feel welcome. This was evident from an independent survey of 600 Luxembourg residents with an international background, conducted between 7 and 30 May 2026, by Quest Market Intelligence. Almost half of respondents gave the highest possible scores of nine or 10, in response to the question "how welcome do you personally feel in Luxembourg?". Only a small minority expressed negative views.
This is also reflected in respondents' sense of belonging: the majority described themselves as "like a welcomed guest" or "like someone fully at home", while just 3% identified as outsiders.
This positive image extends beyond Luxembourg's borders. A clear majority of international residents said they would recommend Luxembourg as a place to live, with significantly more people recommending it than not.
When asked what makes Luxembourg an attractive place to live, respondents did not converge on one answer; instead, a wide range of strengths emerged. The most frequently cited strengths were the quality of public services, safety, multilingualism, and social benefits, with the international environment, natural surroundings, and career opportunities amongst other responses that were also cited as strengths.
The survey also revealed some significant challenges. Housing costs topped the list of frustrations for respondents, with 78% identifying the issue as one of the most frustrating aspects of daily life in Luxembourg. This was followed by the cost of everyday life, with 50% of respondents citing this as a frustration. Access to public sector jobs, social distance, and difficulties with integration were other frustrations cited by respondents.
The situation regarding social relationships and perceptions of equality is more complex. Responses were almost evenly split on whether it is easy to build meaningful relationships with Luxembourg nationals. The survey suggests that social integration improves over time. Among residents who arrived less than five years ago, fewer than half find it easy to build relationships – a figure which steadily increases over time, reaching a clear majority among long-term residents, and an even larger majority among those born in Luxembourg.
Opinions on equal treatment remain mixed. Of those who expressed an opinion, more than one in four believe that residents with an international background are not treated as fairly and respectfully as Luxembourgers. While the majority of respondents perceive their treatment positively, these findings suggest that issues of inclusion and equality continue to influence the experiences of many international residents.
Despite these challenges, the majority of respondents see Luxembourg as their long-term home. Overall, nearly three out of four respondents think it is "very likely" or "rather likely" that they will still be living in Luxembourg in five years' time. The longer people have lived in Luxembourg, the more likely they are to see it as a place to establish a future rather than a temporary destination.
Participants were recruited via random sampling through the Questions.lu panel and in public spaces. The sample included an equal number of men and women, and respondents represented a range of age groups, origins, and relationships to Luxembourg, from recent arrivals to those born in the country.
