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Luxembourg — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

StockpilesGun Numbers
Civilian GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.
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Number of Privately Owned FirearmsChartThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in Luxembourg is 

2017: 110,0001
2005: 70,0002
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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationChartThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Luxembourg is 

2017: 18.513
2005: 14.51
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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Luxembourg ranked at No. 1404
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Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a comparison of the rate of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Luxembourg ranked at No.284
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Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a GunIn Luxembourg, the percentage of adults living in a household with a firearm is reported to be 

2015: 5%5
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Proportion of Households with FirearmsIn Luxembourg, the percentage of households with one or more guns is reported to be 

2005: 12.3%6
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Proportion of Households with HandgunsIn Luxembourg, the percentage of households with one or more handguns is reported to be 

2005: 7.0%6
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Number of Licensed Firearm OwnersThe number of licensed gun owners in Luxembourg is reported to be 18,0007
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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 PopulationThe rate of licensed firearm owners per 100 people in Luxembourg is 4.163
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Number of Registered FirearmsChartThe number of registered guns in Luxembourg is reported to be 

2017: 86,0001
2005: 63,6368 2
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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationChartThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in Luxembourg is 

2017: 14.473
2005: 13.19
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Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit FirearmsChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,9 but in Luxembourg there are estimated to be 

2017: 24,0001
2005: 6,3648 2
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Estimated Rate of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms per 100 PopulationChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,9 but in Luxembourg the rate of such firearms per 100 people is estimated to be 

2017: 4.043
2005: 1.32
Government GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
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Number of Military FirearmsThe defence forces of Luxembourg are reported to have 2,34010 firearms
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Number of Law Enforcement FirearmsPolice in Luxembourg are reported to have 5,00011 firearms

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Total Number of Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Luxembourg, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 

312
8
7
813 14
414 15
914 15 16 17
614
1114 16
7
1113 14 16
14
11
913 14 16
614 15
613 14
1313 14 16
913 14 18
11
1213 14
15
7 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.5212
1.40
1.25
1.47
0.75
1.73
1.18
2.20
1.43
2.28
2.95
2.35
1.95
1.32
1.34
2.90
2.03
2.51
2.77
3.52
1.66
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Total Number of Male Gun DeathsChartIn Luxembourg, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total 

312
7
6
7
4
9
6
11
7
8
13
11
8
5
5
9
10
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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is 

1.0312
2.45
2.15
2.56
1.50
3.47
2.37
4.43
2.87
3.35
5.52
4.75
3.51
2.23
2.26
4.11
4.63
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Total Number of Female Gun DeathsChartIn Luxembourg, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total 

112
1
1
0
0
0
0
3
1
1
1
1
1
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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is 

0.3512
0.36
0.37
1.23
0.42
0.43
0.44
0.44
0.45
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Homicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Luxembourg, annual homicides by any means total 

119
4
3
2
5
512
419
1
0
4
10
5
5
6
9
4
2
3
6
9
4
620 21
4
4
4
2 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.1619
0.65
0.50
0.34
0.86
0.88
0.72
0.18
0
0.77
1.97
1.01
1.65
1.47
1.50
0.87
0.44
0.67
1.35
2.04
0.92
1.4020 3
0.90
1.00
1.00
0.50
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Luxembourg, annual male homicides by any means total 

112
2
312
222
0
1
2
6
4
4
4
5
5
1
1
5
3
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

12

0.33
0.68
1.05
0.72

0.38
0.77
2.37
1.61
1.64
1.67
2.12
2.16
0.44
0.45
2.28
1.39
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Luxembourg, annual female homicides by any means total 

112
212
222
1
0
0
5
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.3412
0.70
0.72
0.37


1.95
0.40
0.40
0.41
0.83
0.85

1.31
1.33
0.90
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Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Luxembourg, annual firearm homicides total 

112
113
0
0
023
0
113 23
1
1
123 20
113
1
1
2
1
2
2
1 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1812
0.20
0.20
0.21
0.22
0.45
0.23
0.46
0.47
0.24
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn Luxembourg, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

0%23
0%
40%
13%
29%
11%
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Luxembourg, annual male firearm homicides total 

112
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.3612
0.40
0.41
0.42
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Luxembourg, annual female firearm homicides total 

112
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.3512
0.40
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Handgun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Luxembourg, annual handgun homicides total 

113
1
1
1
3
1
1 
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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1813
0.20
0.22
0.22
0.68
0.23
0.23
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Gun Homicides (Other)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Luxembourg, annual gun homicides (other) total 

113
1
1
1
2
1
1
1 
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Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of gun homicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.2013
0.20
0.21
0.22
0.45
0.23
0.23
0.23
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Suicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Luxembourg, annual suicides by any means total 

5612
50
69
74
43
58
61
63
53
51
89
75
55
67
53
80
68 
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

012
0
9.43
8.59
12.10
13.26
7.88
10.88
11.72
12.37
10.60
10.39
18.45
15.79
11.77
14.55
11.68
18.02
15.51
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Male Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Luxembourg, annual male suicides by any means total 

4112
38
50
58
27
46
43
52
41
41
64
57
45
49
45
57
53
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Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

13.7312
13
17.48
20.74
9.89
17.27
16.57
20.52
16.50
16.83
26.77
24.22
19.43
21.51
20.06
26.03
24.51
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Luxembourg, annual female suicides by any means total 

1512
12
1912
16
16
12
18
11
12
10
25
18
10
18
8
23
15
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Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

5.0812
4.14
6.69
5.75
5.87
4.50
6.90
4.30
4.77
4.04
10.28
7.51
4.24
7.74
3.48
10.23
6.75
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Gun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Luxembourg, annual firearm suicides total 

312
7
5
714
3
714 17
614
9
5
8
11
10
6
5
5
11
7
6
9
12
6 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.5212
1.23
0.90
1.28
0.56
1.34
1.18
1.80
1.02
1.66
2.32
2.14
1.30
1.10
1.11
2.47
1.58
1.37
2.08
2.81
1.43
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Male Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Luxembourg, annual male firearm suicides total 

312
6
5
6
3
7
6
9
5
6
11
10
6
4
5
7
6
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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

112
2.05
1.75
2.15
1.10
2.63
2.31
3.55
2.01
2.46
4.60
4.25
2.59
1.76
2.23
3.20
2.78
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Female Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Luxembourg, annual female firearm suicides total 

112
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.3412
0.36
0.81
0.43
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Handgun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Luxembourg, annual handgun suicides total 

214
4
1
1
1
1 
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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.3614
0.79
0.20
0.20
0.21
0.22
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Long Gun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Luxembourg, the number of long gun suicides is 

114
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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.2014
0.41
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Gun Suicides (Other)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Luxembourg, annual gun suicides (other) total 

514
3
7
6
4
4
5
11
9
5
5
5
11
7
6
9
12 
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Rate of Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.9014
0.55
1.32
1.16
0.79
0.80
1.02
2.29
1.90
1.07
1.09
1.11
2.47
1.58
1.37
2.08
2.81
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Unintentional Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Luxembourg, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

012
115
1 17
0
0
115
018 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

012
0.1812
0.19
0
0.39
0.2215
0.0018
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Unintentional Male Gun DeathsChartIn Luxembourg, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total 

012
1
1
0
0
1
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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.3712
0.38
0.44
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Unintentional Female Gun DeathsChartIn Luxembourg, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total 

012
0
0
0
0
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Unintentional Long Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Luxembourg, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total 

115
1 
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Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

0.1815
0.19
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Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.In Luxembourg, annual unintentional shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

115
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.2215
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Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Luxembourg, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

112
1
0
0
116 17
0
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
018
1 
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

012
0
0
0.17
0.18
0
0
0.19
0
0.39
0.20
0.20
0.41
0.21
0.43
0
0
0.22
0.0018
0.23
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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Luxembourg, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

112
112
012
0
1
0
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
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Rate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of unknown-cause male shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.3412
0.35
0.38
0.79
0.40
0.41
0.42
0.42
0.86
0.46
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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Luxembourg, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

012
0
0
0
0
1
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Rate of Female Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of unknown-cause female shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.4112
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Handgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Luxembourg, annual deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

216
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Rate of Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.3916
0.21
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Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.In Luxembourg, annual deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

116
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Rate of Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.2016
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Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Luxembourg, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

116
1
1
1
2
1
1 
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Rate of Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of unknown-cause gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.1916
0.20
0.21
0.21
0.43
0.22
0.23

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Regulation of Firearm MakersIn Luxembourg, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is prohibited24 25
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Small Arms Manufacture - World RankingIn a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Luxembourg was ranked 'small'26

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Firearm ExportsIn Luxembourg, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law24 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 
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Firearm Exports (Number)ChartThe annual number of firearms exported from Luxembourg is reported by manufacturers to be 

1035
536
0
0
1,03335
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Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Luxembourg is reported by Customs to be US$

472,00037
557,000
302,000
615,000
996,000
957,000
896,000
813,000
275,000
2,438,000
957,000
81,000
81,000
223,000
476,000
296,000
875,000
259,000
65,000
38,000
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Firearm ImportsIn Luxembourg, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law24 38 28 29 30 31 33 34
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Firearm Imports (Number)ChartThe annual number of firearms imported to Luxembourg is reported to be 

54236
736
33735
036
0
5
1,085
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Small Arms Imports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Luxembourg is reported by Customs to be US$

6,978,00039
5,546,000
5,784,000
7,059,000
7,051,000
6,961,000
6,259,000
6,895,000
5,783,000
5,127,000
6,170,000
4,618,000
4,985,000
5,623,000
4,198,000
3,117,000
3,935,000
4,110,000
3,587,000
2,201,000
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Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Luxembourg is negligible7
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Regulation of Arms BrokersIn Luxembourg, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law25 40 41
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End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Luxembourg include33 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use
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Transparency of Small Arms TransfersChartIn its annual Small Arms Trade Transparency Barometer, the Small Arms Survey compares public reporting among major arms exporting nations on a scale from strong to weak (25 to zero). In recent years, Luxembourg scored 

9.7542
10.2543
10.7544
9.7545
9.2546
10.5047
11.0048
10.7549
10.5050
11.0051
8.7552 

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Luxembourg is categorised as restrictive53
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Luxembourg includes the the Act of March 15, 1983 on Arms and Ammunition,54 Law of 3 August 2011 modifying the Act of March 15, 1983 on Arms and Ammunition and its regulations,55 56 Directive (EU) 2021/555 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 March 2021 on control of the acquisition and possession of weapons,57 58 the European Union Firearms Regulation of 2012 and the Common Position on the Control of Arms Brokering of 200359
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Luxembourg are regulated by the Chamber of Deputies Minister of Justice,7 60 and the European Commission58
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn Luxembourg, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law61 62
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Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Luxembourg, civilians are not allowed to possess long guns and handguns,7 automatic firearms, firearms disguised as other objects, and armour-piercing, incendiary and expanding ammunition63 64 54 
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Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn Luxembourg, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited63 64
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn Luxembourg, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted only with special authorisation65 66 64
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Regulation of HandgunsIn Luxembourg, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is prohibited63 65 66 64
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Luxembourg, only licensed gun owners54 67 63 65 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionApplicants for a gun owner’s licence in Luxembourg are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example hunting, target shooting, collection, personal protection, security68
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Luxembourg is 18 years68 69
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Luxembourg must pass a background check which considers criminal and mental health68 69 70 records
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Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Luxembourg are permitted to possess only ammunition suitable for the intended firearm31
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn Luxembourg, the law requires71 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register
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Gun Dealer Record KeepingIn Luxembourg, licensed firearm dealers are required72 73 74 71 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority
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Gun Manufacturer Record KeepingIn Luxembourg, licensed gun makers are required72 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority
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State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn Luxembourg, State agencies are required75 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn Luxembourg, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful25 40 66 27 76
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Luxembourg do not include7 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentGovernment regulations in Luxembourg include75 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Luxembourg include7 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit
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Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn Luxembourg, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm77 is 5 years78

MeasuresInternational Controls
Regional Agreements
European UnionAs a member of the European Union, Luxembourg is bound by the provisions of the ‘EU Firearms Directive’ – the 2007 Legislative Resolution on Control of the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons of the European Parliament79 80
European Union Export ReportingUnder the European Union Common Position on Arms Exports, Luxembourg is bound to declare its transfers of military technology and equipment. Independent monitoring provides detailed comparisons of arms export reporting compliance across EU member states, and records that Luxembourg has yet to submit a national report81 on its arms transfers
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Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and DevelopmentThe Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development, a diplomatic initiative aimed at addressing the interrelations between armed violence and development, was signed in 200982 by Luxembourg.
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Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified83 by Luxembourg
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United Nations Firearms ProtocolThe United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has been signed and ratified84 by Luxembourg
United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA
UNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Luxembourg committed to a consensus decision of the United Nations to adopt, support and implement the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects85
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UNPoA Implementation Monitor ScoreIn its UN small arms Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (PoAIM Phase 1), the Small Arms Survey scored Luxembourg against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 6986 87 88 89 among 159 Member States
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UNPoA National ReportingUnder the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Luxembourg has submitted one or more national reports90 91 on its implementation of the UNPoA
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UNPoA National Point of ContactIn Luxembourg, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated91
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UNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn Luxembourg, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated91 92
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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of Luxembourg submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was not apparent91
UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have been donated91 by Luxembourg to other UN Member States
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United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Luxembourg has declared93 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.
United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Luxembourg has been a Member State of the United Nations since 194594
Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists95 Luxembourg as a Participating State

BackgroundSustainable Development Goal ProfileLink
About SDG 16The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals set by the United Nations to be implemented by all member states by 2030. Adopted in 2015, they outline a vision of development in which peace and security are an integral part.

SDG 16,96 which seeks to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development,” includes targets and indicators focused on reducing violence (Target 16.1) and the proliferation of illicit arms (Target 16.4). The indicators – or measurement criteria – of these targets include the number of victims of intentional homicide (Indicator 16.1.1), the number of conflict-related deaths (Indicator 16.1.2), and the number of illicit firearms collected and traced (Indicator 16.4.2).

In light of these targets and indicators, GunPolicy.org provides granular national data pertaining to homicides, gun homicides, conflict deaths, disarmament efforts, and marking and tracing.
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Homicides (any method)ChartIn Luxembourg, annual homicides by any means total 

119
4
3
2
5
512
419
1
0
4
10
5
5
6
9
4
2
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6
9
4
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.1619
0.65
0.50
0.34
0.86
0.88
0.72
0.18
0
0.77
1.97
1.01
1.65
1.47
1.50
0.87
0.44
0.67
1.35
2.04
0.92
1.4020 3
0.90
1.00
1.00
0.50
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Luxembourg, annual male homicides by any means total 

112
2
312
222
0
1
2
6
4
4
4
5
5
1
1
5
3
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

12

0.33
0.68
1.05
0.72

0.38
0.77
2.37
1.61
1.64
1.67
2.12
2.16
0.44
0.45
2.28
1.39
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Luxembourg, annual female homicides by any means total 

112
212
222
1
0
0
5
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.3412
0.70
0.72
0.37


1.95
0.40
0.40
0.41
0.83
0.85

1.31
1.33
0.90
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Gun HomicidesChartIn Luxembourg, annual firearm homicides total 

112
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0
023
0
113 23
1
1
123 20
113
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1812
0.20
0.20
0.21
0.22
0.45
0.23
0.46
0.47
0.24
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn Luxembourg, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

0%23
0%
40%
13%
29%
11%
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Luxembourg, annual male firearm homicides total 

112
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0
0
0
0
1
1
1
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.3612
0.40
0.41
0.42
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Luxembourg, annual female firearm homicides total 

112
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Luxembourg, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.3512
0.40
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Conflict DeathsFor a profile of conflict in Luxembourg, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University
Disarmament
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Firearms Surrendered and SeizedChartIn Luxembourg, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be 

9297
189
242
863
766
30398
299
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Small Arms DestroyedIn Luxembourg, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 

7598
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Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn Luxembourg, it is not state policy75 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market
Marking and Tracing
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Firearm MarkingIn Luxembourg, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law100 72 101
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Firearm TracingIn Luxembourg, state authorities carry out102 101 71 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Global Peace IndexTo see where Luxembourg ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Luxembourg on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page

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