What is the population of Liechtenstein in 2026?
Liechtenstein has a population of 41,024 people (2025 estimate), which is 215th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Officially Principality of Liechtenstein
Population 2025
41,024
0.00% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+1.41%
+578 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
249/km²
160 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
44.5 years
Life expectancy 84.2 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Liechtenstein
With a population of 41,024, Liechtenstein ranks 213th globally and occupies just 160 km² between Austria and Switzerland in the Alps. The principality is among the world's wealthiest nations, with a GDP per capita of $220,167, and maintains a constitutional monarchy government established in 1806. German is the official language, and the Swiss franc serves as currency.
The median age of 44.5 years reflects a mature population, though annual growth of 1.4% remains steady. Life expectancy reaches 84.2 years, while the fertility rate of 1.4 births per woman is relatively low. At 249 people per km², population density is moderate, and only 15% of residents live in urban areas, with the capital Vaduz serving as the seat of government.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Vaduz
- Continent
- Europe
- ISO codes
- LI · LIE
- Demonym
- Liechtensteiner
- Currency
- Swiss franc (CHF Fr)
- Government
- Constitutional monarchy
- State inception
- 1806
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +423
- Internet TLD
- .li
- Land neighbours
- 2
Languages
- German
Demographics
Economy
Not published for Liechtenstein: Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
Not published for Liechtenstein: Infant Mortality, Physicians, Hospital Beds, Maternal Mortality, Obesity Rate.
Education
Not published for Liechtenstein: Literacy Rate, Mean Years of Schooling.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Not published for Liechtenstein: Happiness Index.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Liechtenstein.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 14.3%
- Age 15–64
- 65.0%
- Age 65+
- 20.7%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 0 | 7 |
| 95-99 | 14 | 51 |
| 90-94 | 75 | 170 |
| 85-89 | 216 | 344 |
| 80-84 | 520 | 640 |
| 75-79 | 823 | 876 |
| 70-74 | 993 | 1,036 |
| 65-69 | 1,216 | 1,285 |
| 60-64 | 1,491 | 1,565 |
| 55-59 | 1,563 | 1,633 |
| 50-54 | 1,487 | 1,499 |
| 45-49 | 1,316 | 1,301 |
| 40-44 | 1,296 | 1,283 |
| 35-39 | 1,270 | 1,287 |
| 30-34 | 1,230 | 1,219 |
| 25-29 | 1,180 | 1,170 |
| 20-24 | 1,081 | 1,051 |
| 15-19 | 1,043 | 955 |
| 10-14 | 1,014 | 904 |
| 5-9 | 1,010 | 898 |
| 0-4 | 972 | 889 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 13,764 |
| 1960 | 16,491 |
| 1970 | 21,143 |
| 1980 | 25,090 |
| 1990 | 28,887 |
| 2000 | 33,113 |
| 2010 | 35,999 |
| 2020 | 38,767 |
| 2030 | 41,202 |
| 2040 | 42,534 |
| 2050 | 43,013 |
| 2060 | 43,038 |
| 2070 | 43,017 |
| 2080 | 43,242 |
| 2090 | 43,497 |
| 2100 | 43,598 |
How Liechtenstein Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Liechtenstein41K
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Liechtenstein | 41K |
Countries Bordering Liechtenstein
2 land borders.
- Austria9.21M · +0.33%
- Switzerland9.09M · +0.96%
Liechtenstein Population FAQ
Is the population of Liechtenstein growing or shrinking?
Liechtenstein's population is growing at +1.41% per year, a change of roughly 578 people annually.
What is the capital of Liechtenstein?
The capital of Liechtenstein is Vaduz.
How densely populated is Liechtenstein?
Liechtenstein has 249/km² across 160 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Liechtenstein?
Life expectancy at birth in Liechtenstein is 84.2 years (2024).
What is the median age in Liechtenstein?
The median age in Liechtenstein is 44.5 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Liechtenstein in?
Liechtenstein is in Europe.