Language

The official languages of Luxembourg are French, German, and Luxembourgish, which were all created by legislation in 1984. These three languages are used and recognized across the country. The three administrative languages are another name for these three languages. In 2018, 78% of people could speak German, 98% of people could speak French at a level that was more or less high (often as a second language), and 77% of people could speak Luxembourgish (which is the most common native language).

French was the official language and the language of government since it had the most prestige at the time the nation was founded. German was employed in the political sphere to provide commentary on the laws and ordinances so that they could be understood by everybody. French was only taught in secondary education; only German was taught in elementary schools. The introduction of French instruction in primary schools under the legislation of July 26, 1843, strengthened bilingualism.