Iceland vs Luxembourg: First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship
Iceland
3,220
in 2024
Luxembourg
8,963
in 2025
Iceland rank
31st
Luxembourg rank
29th
First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship over time
- Iceland
- Luxembourg
How they compare
Luxembourg currently reports 8,963 against 3,220 in Iceland, a difference of 5,743.
That makes Luxembourg's figure about 2.8 times Iceland's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Luxembourg has been ahead every year.
Iceland ranks 31st and Luxembourg ranks 29th of 32 countries.
Luxembourg has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Luxembourg | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 887 | 2,969 | 2,082 | Luxembourg |
| 2010s | 1,306 | 5,123 | 3,818 | Luxembourg |
| 2020s | 2,910 | 8,330 | 5,420 | Luxembourg |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship, Iceland or Luxembourg?
- Luxembourg, at 8,963 against 3,220 in Iceland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship between Iceland and Luxembourg?
- 5,743, with Luxembourg ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Luxembourg?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.
- How do Iceland and Luxembourg rank globally for first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship?
- Iceland ranks 31st and Luxembourg ranks 29th of 32 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.