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Liechtenstein population overview
Liechtenstein is the 47th most populous of 50 countries and territories in Europe. The United Nations put the population at 41,064 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +0.6% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 1 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 378 births (9.2 per 1,000 people) and 333 deaths (8.1 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 197 people. The infant mortality rate is 5.3 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 16,451 in 1960 to 41,024 in 2025 — a change of +149.4%, or +1.4% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 44.7 years; life expectancy at birth is 84.1 years; women have on average 1.4 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 14.2% of residents are under 15 and 21.4% are 65 or older (2025); 14.6% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Vaduz. Liechtenstein covers 160 km², giving a population density of about 258 people per km². GDP was $8.91B in 2024 — about $220,167 per person (World Bank classification: high income).
Liechtenstein population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) #218 of 238 → | 41,254 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 41,064 |
| World rank | #218 of 238 |
| Rank in Europe | #47 of 50 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.001% |
| Annual growth rate #128 of 238 → | +0.6% |
| Births per year est. | 378 |
| Deaths per year est. | 333 |
| Net migration per year est. · #27 of 238 → | +197 |
| Birth rate #180 of 216 → | 9.2 per 1,000 |
| Death rate #97 of 216 → | 8.1 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality #156 of 238 → | 5.3 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio #100 of 238 → | 98.9 males per 100 females |
| Median age #25 of 238 → | 44.7 years |
| Life expectancy #6 of 216 → | 84.1 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 · #183 of 216 → | 1.4 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 · #216 of 216 → | 14.6% |
| Surface area 2023 · #206 of 215 → | 160 km² |
| Population density #49 of 215 → | 258 per km² |
| Capital | Vaduz |
| GDP (current US$) 2024 · #159 of 212 → | $8.91B |
| GDP per capita 2024 · #2 of 212 → | $220,167 |
| Income group World Bank | High income |
Liechtenstein population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 41,254 | – | – |
| 2025 | 41,024 | +574 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 40,450 | +604 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 39,846 | +353 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 39,493 | +311 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 39,182 | +281 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 38,901 | +1,407 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 37,494 | +1,472 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 36,022 | +1,269 | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 34,753 | +2,108 | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 32,645 | +1,869 | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 30,776 | +2,034 | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 28,742 | +1,864 | +1.4% |
| 1985 | 26,878 | +1,366 | +1% |
| 1980 | 25,512 | +1,666 | +1.4% |
| 1975 | 23,846 | +2,706 | +2.4% |
| 1970 | 21,140 | +1,945 | +1.9% |
| 1965 | 19,195 | +2,744 | +3.1% |
| 1960 | 16,451 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
Largest cities in Liechtenstein
| # | City | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaduz Capital | 5,197 | 12.6% |
Vaduz is the largest city with 5,197 people and is also the capital. City figures are the latest official estimates for the city proper, so shares are approximate. Full list of Liechtenstein cities →
About Liechtenstein
Population over time
- From 16,451 in 1960 to 41,254 today — up 150.8%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +0.9% per year.
- World rank: Population #218 of 238 · Population growth rate #128 of 238.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 84.2 years (2024), up 13.3 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.4 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
- World rank: Life expectancy #6 of 216 · Fertility rate #183 of 216.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 8.4 births vs 7.5 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 0.9 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
- World rank: Birth rate #180 of 216 · Death rate #97 of 216.
Age structure
- 14.2% of the population is under 15 and 21.4% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 7.9% in 1960 — the population is aging.
- World rank: Population under 15 #194 of 216 · Population aged 65+ #23 of 216 · Median age #25 of 238.
Energy use & renewables
- Renewables supplied 56.9% of final energy in 2022 (-7.9 points since 1990).
- World rank: Renewable energy share #42 of 212.
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 41.9% of land area (2023).
- Net afforestation: cover grew from 40.6% to 41.9% since 1990 — roughly 2 km² of forest gained.
- World rank: Forest area #72 of 213.
Urban population (% of total)
- 14.6% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 20.4% in 1960 (-5.8 points).
- Still majority-rural — less than half the population lives in cities.
- World rank: Urban population #216 of 216.
Economy
- GDP: $8.91B in 2024.
- Nominal GDP is up 33.8% since 2014.
- That works out to $220,167 per person.
- World rank: GDP #159 of 212 · GDP per capita #2 of 212.
Internet & mobile
- 98.3% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 128.9 per 100 people (2024) — more subscriptions than people.
- World rank: Internet users #10 of 209 · Mobile subscriptions #62 of 210.
Liechtenstein in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Liechtenstein in 2026?
As of October 2026, Liechtenstein has an estimated population of 41,254. The United Nations estimated 41,064 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +0.6% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Liechtenstein growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +0.6% per year — roughly 1 more people every day. Each year there are about 378 births and 333 deaths, with net migration of +197.
What is the population density of Liechtenstein?
About 258 people per square kilometre: 41,254 people living on 160 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Liechtenstein?
The median age is 44.7 years, and life expectancy at birth is 84.1 years. 14.2% of the population is under 15 and 21.4% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Liechtenstein rank by population?
Liechtenstein is the 218th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 47th in Europe, with less than 0.001% of the global population.
How has the population of Liechtenstein changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 16,451; by 2025 it had grown to 41,024 (+149.4%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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Sources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (+0.6%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.