Moving to Luxembourg from Gambia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Gambia to Luxembourg — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Gambia to Luxembourg, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 90°F in Banjul, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Gambia to Luxembourg, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
12 ↑ 100% vs 2022

people moved from Gambia 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Gambia to Luxembourg.

Is it safe?

Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

GM
59%
LU
79%
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GM
22.0
LU
3.9

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GM
$94
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GM
1.0
LU
29.9

Gambia 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

GM
90.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GM
0.2t
LU
10.6t

Gambia 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

GM
0.2
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GM
2.2%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg generally does better on infrastructure, though Gambia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GM
6.5%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GM
$2,900
LU
$132,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GM
67.6 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GM
37.2
LU
3.2

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Gambia across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Banjul Rain: 32.3 in/yr (821 mm)
90° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Banjul Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Banjul Luxembourg
Jan 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia 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.

Gambia passport

Gambia passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Required
Gambia passport holders need a visa to enter Luxembourg.
Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Gambia

Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holders can enter Gambia without a visa.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Luxembourg has 38.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics. About 79% of people in Luxembourg feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Gambia?

Gambia 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 1.0 in Gambia. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).

What's the weather like in Luxembourg compared to Gambia?

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

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

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At a Glance

GM LU
Population 2,413,403 650,364
Currency Gambian Dalasi (GMD) Euro (€)
Languages English French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +220 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112