Share of births outside marriage in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Share of births outside marriage was 38.96 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
38.96
Change on year
down 4.3%
World rank
26th
of 43 countries
All-time high
41.6
in 2020
All-time low
3
in 1969
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Share of births outside marriage in Luxembourg, 1960–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of births outside marriage in Luxembourg is 38.96, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.3% on the previous year and up 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of births outside marriage in Luxembourg peaked at 41.6 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3, in 1969.
That places Luxembourg 26th out of 43 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of births outside marriage in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.2 | — |
| 1961 | 3.4 | +6.2% |
| 1962 | 3.1 | -8.8% |
| 1963 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 3.2 | +3.2% |
| 1965 | 3.7 | +15.6% |
| 1966 | 3.2 | -13.5% |
| 1967 | 3.5 | +9.4% |
| 1968 | 3.2 | -8.6% |
| 1969 | 3 | -6.3% |
| 1970 | 4 | +33.3% |
| 1971 | 3.9 | -2.5% |
| 1972 | 4.2 | +7.7% |
| 1973 | 4.1 | -2.4% |
| 1974 | 4.4 | +7.3% |
| 1975 | 4.2 | -4.5% |
| 1976 | 4.6 | +9.5% |
| 1977 | 4.6 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 4.2 | -8.7% |
| 1979 | 5.6 | +33.3% |
| 1980 | 6 | +7.1% |
| 1981 | 7.1 | +18.3% |
| 1982 | 6.2 | -12.7% |
| 1983 | 8.1 | +30.6% |
| 1984 | 8.2 | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 8.7 | +6.1% |
| 1986 | 10.2 | +17.2% |
| 1987 | 11 | +7.8% |
| 1988 | 12.1 | +10.0% |
| 1989 | 11.6 | -4.1% |
| 1990 | 12.8 | +10.3% |
| 1991 | 12.2 | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 12.7 | +4.1% |
| 1993 | 12.9 | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 12.7 | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 13.1 | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 15 | +14.5% |
| 1997 | 16.8 | +12.0% |
| 1998 | 17.5 | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 18.6 | +6.3% |
| 2000 | 21.9 | +17.7% |
| 2001 | 22.3 | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 23.2 | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 25 | +7.8% |
| 2004 | 26.1 | +4.4% |
| 2005 | 27.2 | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 28.8 | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 29.2 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 30.2 | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 32.1 | +6.3% |
| 2010 | 34 | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 34.1 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 37.1 | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 37.8 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 39.1 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 38.8 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 40.7 | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 40.8 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 39.5 | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 40.4 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 41.6 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 40.76 | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 40.72 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 38.96 | -4.3% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 38.96 is below the median for high income countries, which is 40.23, 97% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 38.96 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 41.64, 94% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.26 | 3 | 3.7 | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.38 | 3.9 | 5.6 | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.92 | 6 | 12.1 | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.43 | 12.2 | 18.6 | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.6 | 21.9 | 32.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.23 | 34 | 40.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.51 | 38.96 | 41.6 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2377 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2377 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2412 % change on previous year (2100)
- Demographic balances and indicators by type of projection and NUTS 3 0.0556 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.7954 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.56 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.238 (2100)
- Population density 290.54 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of births outside marriage in Luxembourg?
- Share of births outside marriage in Luxembourg was 38.96 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of births outside marriage recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 41.6 in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of births outside marriage recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 in 1969.
- How does Luxembourg rank for share of births outside marriage?
- Luxembourg ranks 26th out of 43 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of births outside marriage rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Luxembourg data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of births outside marriage. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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