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Liechtenstein Population

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Liechtenstein Population

Liechtenstein is one of the richest countries in the world, and one of Europe’s smallest. The country has received international criticism for the prince’s extensive power and undemocratic arrangements.

Key figures and facts

  • Capital: Vaduz
  • Ethnic groups: Liechtenstein 66.2%, Swiss 9.6%, Austrians 5.8%, Italians 4.2%, Germans 3.1%, others 11.2% (2016)
  • Language: German 91.5% (official) (general dialect is most common), Italian 1.5%, Turkish 1.3%, Portuguese 1.1%, other 4.6% (2015)
  • Religion: Catholics 73.4% (official), Protestants 8.2%, Muslims 5.9%, Christian Orthodox 1.3%, others/none 11.4% (2015)
  • Population: 38 155 (2018)
  • Control Form: Principality
  • Area: 160 km2
  • Currency: Swiss Franc
  • National Day: August 15th

Liechtenstein’s Population

Liechtenstein has 38 547 residents (2018). The population increased by 0.78 percent in 2018. Life expectancy at birth is 84.8 for women and 79.8 for men. The birth and death rates per 1000 residents are 10.4 and 7.6 respectively. The birth rate per woman is 1.69 children (2018).

Liechtenstein Country Population

Most residents live in the western part of the country, along the Rhine. The largest cities are the Schaan industrial center with 5748 residents and the capital Vaduz with 5197 residents (2017).

Population of Liechtenstein by Year (Historical)

Year Population Annual Growth Rate Population Density Global Rank
2020 38,017 0.290% 238.3000 217
2019 37,908 0.290% 237.6188 216
2018 37,799 0.290% 236.9375 215
2017 37,689 0.380% 236.2500 215
2016 37,547 0.500% 235.3625 215
2015 37,359 0.810% 234.1875 215
2010 35,883 0.730% 224.9625 214
2005 34,602 0.910% 216.9563 213
2000 33,073 1.450% 207.4000 213
1995 30,769 1.410% 193.0000 214
1990 28,678 1.080% 179.9313 216
1985 27,177 1.070% 170.5500 214
1980 25,768 2.000% 161.7438 213
1975 23,327 1.960% 146.4875 213
1970 21,155 2.660% 132.9125 213
1965 18,538 2.490% 116.5563 212
1960 16,382 2.150% 103.0812 212
1955 14,719 1.510% 92.6875 212
1950 13,647 0.000% 85.9875 212

Major Cities in Liechtenstein by Population

Rank City Population
1 Schaan 5,637
2 Vaduz 5,086
3 Triesen 4,590
4 Balzers 4,336
5 Eschen 3,897
6 Mauren 3,515
7 Triesenberg 2,578
8 Ruggell 1,751
9 Gamprin 1,157
10 Schellenberg 893
11 Planken 266

Composition of the population

66 percent of the population are Liechtensteiners (2017). The industrial development has attracted many foreigners, which make up 34 percent of the population. Foreign nationals from more than 90 countries have permanent residence in the country. The largest foreign groups are Swiss with 9.6 percent, Austrians with 5.8 percent, Turks with 4.3 percent and Italians with 3.1 percent.

Religion

73.4 percent belong to the Roman Catholic Church (2015). Protestants make up 8.2 percent, Muslims 5.9 percent and Orthodox Christians 1.3 percent. The remaining belong to other religions or are non-religious.

Language

The official language is German, which is the mother tongue of 91.5 percent of the population (2015).

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