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🇱🇮 Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein (Europe) has a population of 41,024 (2025), ranking 205 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Liechtenstein: $220.2K /inh. (2024), ranking 2 out of 211. Economic growth is -1.2 % (2009).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Liechtenstein, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Inflation (GDP deflator) (1/210), Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Population living less than 5 m above sea level (1/212).
Weaknesses – Liechtenstein, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Foreign direct investment inflows (201/201), Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) (203/203), GDP growth (201/211).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Liechtenstein has $220.2K /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- GDP growth: Liechtenstein has -1.2 %, below the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $220,167 /inh. | 2024 | 2 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $116,380 /inh. | 2009 | 2 of 205 |
| GDP | $8.9B | 2024 | 157 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2020 | 184 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | -1.9 % | 2009 | 198 of 211 |
| GDP growth | -1.2 % | 2009 | 201 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | -9.9 % | 2009 | 1 of 210 |
| Official exchange rate | 0.83 LCU/$ | 2025 | 203 of 211 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 58,400 arr. | 2020 | 184 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | -1,303 % | 2018 | 201 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | -$87.2B | 2018 | 203 of 203 |
Public finances 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development spending | 6 % | 2023 | 2 of 155 |
Economic structure 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 34.2 % | 2023 | 2 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 39.1 % | 2023 | 18 of 205 |
| Services | 57.4 % | 2023 | 103 of 202 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 0.2 % | 2023 | 197 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 116.3 per 100 girls | 2024 | 1 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2022 | 1 of 178 |
| Median age of the population | 44.2 yrs | 2023 | 21 of 226 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 21.4 % | 2025 | 23 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 98.8 per 100 women | 2025 | 100 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.7 % | 2025 | 100 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 55.3 per 100 | 2025 | 105 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 64.4 % | 2025 | 109 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.3 % | 2025 | 114 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 14.2 % | 2025 | 191 of 213 |
| Population | 41,024 inhab. | 2025 | 205 of 213 |
| Urban population | 14.6 % | 2025 | 213 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 84.2 yrs | 2024 | 6 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 86.3 yrs | 2024 | 8 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 82.2 yrs | 2024 | 8 of 213 |
| Population growth | 1.41 % | 2025 | 71 of 213 |
| Death rate | 7.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 96 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 8.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 176 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.37 children/woman | 2024 | 180 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic drinking water | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 100 % | 2024 | 18 of 211 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 19.7 % | 2023 | 65 of 191 |
| Health expenditure | 5.7 % | 2023 | 109 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes prevalence | 7.2 % | 2024 | 69 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of immigrants in the population | 69.4 % | 2024 | 5 of 212 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.57 | 2003 | 69 of 205 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.22 | 2003 | 120 of 203 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.33 | 2003 | 134 of 204 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude of the country's center | 47.1 ° | 2026 | 31 of 232 |
| Population density | 252.8 inh./km² | 2024 | 51 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 2 countries | 2026 | 108 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 75 km | 2026 | 153 of 230 |
| Length of coastline | 0 km | 2026 | 184 of 227 |
| Land area | 160 km² | 2024 | 203 of 212 |
| Total area | 160 km² | 2024 | 204 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Landlocked | 2026 | 44 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0 % | 2015 | 1 of 212 |
| Lowest point | 430 m | 2026 | 8 of 228 |
| Highest point | 2,599 m | 2026 | 92 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 44.8 % | 2025 | 5 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 36.8 % | 2024 | 89 of 210 |
| Arable land | 10.8 % | 2024 | 97 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 32.3 % | 2024 | 114 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
Governance & Rule of Law 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 1.53 | 2025 | 2 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 1.71 | 2025 | 6 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 1.75 | 2025 | 12 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 1.55 | 2025 | 13 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 1.64 | 2025 | 14 of 203 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 1.34 | 2025 | 18 of 203 |
Women's rights 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,984 | 2025 | 13 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 40 % | 2025 | 23 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 32 % | 2025 | 63 of 192 |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 6.7 pts | 2025 | 61 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Allowed | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Legal marriage | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 21 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 5.1 per 100,000 | 2021 | 126 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescent birth rate | 1.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 14 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (women) | 64 yrs | 2026 | 28 of 78 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 92 % | 2021 | 42 of 210 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 64 yrs | 2026 | 44 of 78 |
Family & Nationality 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 7 yrs | 2025 | 1 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 9 yrs | 2025 | 113 of 194 |
| Compulsory voting | Voting compulsory by law | 2026 | 27 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Liechtenstein?
Liechtenstein has about 41,024 inhabitants (2025), ranking 205 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Liechtenstein?
GDP per capita is $220.2K /inh. (2024): Liechtenstein ranks 2 out of 211 countries.
Where does Liechtenstein stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: Liechtenstein has $220.2K /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Liechtenstein come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.