Moving to Luxembourg from Burkina Faso

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Burkina Faso to Luxembourg — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Burkina Faso to Luxembourg. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 95°F in Ouagadougou, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Burkina Faso to Luxembourg, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
13 ↑ 44% vs 2022

people moved from Burkina Faso to Luxembourg · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Luxembourg?

Top countries of origin for Luxembourg's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Burkina Faso and Luxembourg stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BF
27.8
LU
3.9

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

BF
$224
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BF
1.5
LU
29.9

Burkina Faso generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BF
84.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BF
0.3t
LU
10.6t

Burkina Faso generally does better on environment, though Luxembourg leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BF
0.1
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BF
7.8%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BF
5.3%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BF
$2,500
LU
$132,400

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BF
63.4 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BF
49.4
LU
3.2

Luxembourg generally does better on family life, though Burkina Faso leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ouagadougou Rain: 29.3 in/yr (744 mm)
95° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ouagadougou Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 96°/67°F (36°/20°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 99°/78°F (37°/26°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 95°/67°F (35°/20°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Ouagadougou Luxembourg
Jan 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burkina Faso and Luxembourg. To live, work, or study long-term in Luxembourg, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Luxembourg's immigration authority.

Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Required
Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa to enter Luxembourg.
Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Luxembourg passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Burkina Faso.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Luxembourg?

With 38.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Luxembourg can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Burkina Faso and Luxembourg.

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 1.5 in Burkina Faso. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burkina Faso: 40).

What's the weather like in Luxembourg compared to Burkina Faso?

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 95°F in Ouagadougou. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Ouagadougou gets 29.3 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BF LU
Population 21,935,389 650,364
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Euro (€)
Languages French French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +226 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112