Liechtenstein (Principality of Liechtenstein), LI
Liechtenstein: This German-speaking microstate is nestled in the Alps between Switzerland and Austria, making it one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world.
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Principality of Liechtenstein at a glance
Principality of Liechtenstein currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages and 11 state or regional pages linked on MapSof.
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8
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11
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Quick Facts about Principality of Liechtenstein
| Population | 40,900 |
| Country | Liechtenstein |
| Postal code | 9485–9498 |
| Plate code | FL |
| Area | 160 km2 |
| Official name | la Principauté du Liechtenstein, Liechtenstein, Fürstentum Liechtenstein |
| Continent | Europe |
| Easternmost point | Point(9.63565 47.09597) |
| Northernmost point | Point(9.530797 47.270554) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.1667,9.5333 |
| Legislative body | Landtag of Liechtenstein |
| Named for | House of Liechtenstein |
| Official language | German |
| Capital | Vaduz |
| Establishment | July 12, 1806 (219 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central European Time, UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00 |
| Local time | 15:35:27 (16th May 2026) |
Geography
Principality of Liechtenstein is located at 47°10'0"N 9°31'60"E (47.1666700, 9.5333300). It has 3 neighbors: Switzerland, Austria and Union.
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The largest city of Principality of Liechtenstein is Vaduz with a population of 5,197. . See all Principality of Liechtenstein cities & populated places.
Compare Principality of Liechtenstein with
- Eschen
- Mauren
- Schellenberg
- Gamprin
- Schaan
- Triesenberg
- Triesen
- Ruggell
- Vaduz
- Planken
- Balzers
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 16,504 | - | demographic balance |
| 1961 | 16,894 | 2.31% | demographic balance |
| 1962 | 17,298 | 2.34% | demographic balance |
| 1963 | 17,722 | 2.39% | demographic balance |
| 1964 | 18,170 | 2.47% | demographic balance |
| 1965 | 18,647 | 2.56% | demographic balance |
| 1966 | 19,156 | 2.66% | demographic balance |
| 1967 | 19,691 | 2.72% | demographic balance |
| 1968 | 20,235 | 2.69% | demographic balance |
| 1969 | 20,765 | 2.55% | demographic balance |
| 1970 | 21,266 | 2.36% | demographic balance |
| 1971 | 21,726 | 2.12% | demographic balance |
| 1972 | 22,153 | 1.93% | demographic balance |
| 1973 | 22,562 | 1.81% | demographic balance |
| 1974 | 22,984 | 1.84% | demographic balance |
| 1975 | 23,435 | 1.92% | demographic balance |
| 1976 | 23,926 | 2.05% | demographic balance |
| 1977 | 24,444 | 2.12% | demographic balance |
| 1978 | 24,963 | 2.08% | demographic balance |
| 1979 | 25,447 | 1.9% | demographic balance |
| 1980 | 25,869 | 1.63% | demographic balance |
| 1981 | 26,221 | 1.34% | demographic balance |
| 1982 | 26,514 | 1.11% | demographic balance |
| 1983 | 26,768 | 0.95% | demographic balance |
| 1984 | 27,009 | 0.89% | demographic balance |
| 1985 | 27,259 | 0.92% | demographic balance |
| 1986 | 27,523 | 0.96% | demographic balance |
| 1987 | 27,797 | 0.99% | demographic balance |
| 1988 | 28,089 | 1.04% | demographic balance |
| 1989 | 28,404 | 1.11% | demographic balance |
| 1990 | 28,745 | 1.19% | demographic balance |
| 1991 | 29,114 | 1.27% | demographic balance |
| 1992 | 29,512 | 1.35% | demographic balance |
| 1993 | 29,934 | 1.41% | demographic balance |
| 1994 | 30,373 | 1.45% | demographic balance |
| 1995 | 30,824 | 1.46% | demographic balance |
| 1996 | 31,287 | 1.48% | demographic balance |
| 1997 | 31,758 | 1.48% | demographic balance |
| 1998 | 32,227 | 1.46% | demographic balance |
| 1999 | 32,676 | 1.37% | demographic balance |
| 2000 | 33,093 | 1.26% | demographic balance |
| 2001 | 33,475 | 1.14% | demographic balance |
| 2002 | 33,821 | 1.02% | demographic balance |
| 2003 | 34,141 | 0.94% | demographic balance |
| 2004 | 34,445 | 0.88% | demographic balance |
| 2005 | 34,740 | 0.85% | demographic balance |
| 2006 | 35,028 | 0.82% | demographic balance |
| 2007 | 35,308 | 0.79% | demographic balance |
| 2008 | 35,582 | 0.77% | demographic balance |
| 2009 | 35,851 | 0.75% | demographic balance |
| 2010 | 36,120 | 0.74% | demographic balance |
| 2011 | 36,388 | 0.74% | demographic balance |
| 2012 | 36,656 | 0.73% | demographic balance |
| 2013 | 36,925 | 0.73% | demographic balance |
| 2014 | 37,223 | 0.8% | (Worldbank) |
| 2015 | 37,468 | 0.65% | demographic balance |
| 2016 | 37,658 | 0.5% | (Worldbank) |
| 2017 | 37,922 | 0.7% | demographic balance |
| 2018 | 37,910 | -0.03% | (Worldbank) |
| 2019 | 38,019 | 0.29% | (Worldbank) |
| 2026 | 40,900 | 7.04% |