A survey conducted in early 2025 by bms marketing research + strategy among 2,166 respondents confirms: the National Library of Luxembourg (BnL) is a worthwhile investment.

With an annual allocation of around €8.79 million, the BnL generates €38.13 million in value for Luxembourg’s knowledge society – thus significantly exceeding its operational costs. If public funding were withdrawn, the economic and societal loss in Luxembourg would amount to €29.34 million. In other words: for every euro of public funding invested in the BnL, it generates €3.34 for Luxembourg’s knowledge society.

“For me, the National Library is an indispensable part of Luxembourg’s research and knowledge landscape”, stated Minister of Culture Eric Thill.

For more information: https://bnl.public.lu/en/a-la-une/actualites/communiques/2025/valeur-savoir-resultats.html

Download the full report in English: https://bnl.public.lu/en/a-la-une/publications/presentation-bnl/valeur-savoir.html