Luxembourg 05/12 - L’évolution du revenu des ménages depuis le milieu des années 80

The strong economic growth experienced by Luxembourg since the mid-80s, especially during the periods 1985-1991 and 1997-2000, resulted in a significant increase in household disposable income. Nowadays, the income of the Luxembourgish households is among the highest in Europe, although, like what is happening in most other developed countries, poverty has increased and inequality has worsened between households. The widening income inequality, however, is partly offset by the mechanisms of social transfers (pensions and various benefits) to households.