Luxembourg’s Health Profile: Strong System With Growing Pressures

A new “Country Health Profile 2025” report released this week highlights the strengths and challenges of Luxembourg’s healthcare system. Produced in collaboration with the European Commission, OECD and European health observatories, the profile shows that Luxembourg performs well on key health outcomes and access to care, with high life expectancy and strong public coverage.

In 2024, Luxemburgers enjoyed a life expectancy around 83.5 years, notably above the EU average, and access to quality healthcare services remains broadly high. The report acknowledges solid treatment outcomes and low rates of unmet medical needs, underscoring efficient service delivery.

However, the profile also flags areas of concern. Healthcare spending per person and the share financed by public funds are among the highest in Europe, placing pressure on national budgets. Luxembourg also records relatively high rates of avoidable hospitalisations for chronic diseases, suggesting more work is needed on preventive care and integrated services.

Challenges around workforce capacity were noted: while nurse density is strong, the number of practicing doctors per 1,000 inhabitants remains slightly below EU averages, which could affect long-term resilience as the population ages.

The health profile aims to inform policymakers on how best to balance high service quality with sustainability, prevention, and efficiency improvements going forward.

Read more: https://gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/.../2026+01-janvier+13-country-health-profile.html

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