Culture
Major languages include German 91.5% (official, Alemannic is the main dialect), Italian 1.5%, Turkish 1.3%, and more.
CIA 2026
Data as of May 5, 2026
Liechtenstein
EuropeGlobal Leader
Globally, Liechtenstein places #4 in life expectancy. Ready to explore more about Liechtenstein?
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47.3, 9.5 - Europe
Area
160 km²
Pop.
40.5K
Stats
51
Reality brief
Liechtenstein is a country in Europe with a population of 40.5K and an area of 160 km². Life expectancy is 84.8 years.
Short factual summary generated from the same country data used in game rounds.
Core numbers
Stats worth knowing
Fast scan first, deep dive later.
Life Expectancy
84.8 years#4globally
How many years a newborn can expect to live, based on current mortality rates.
Human Development Index
0.94#17globally
Composite 0-1 index of life expectancy, education, and income, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Internet Users (%)
97%#22globally
The percentage of people who have used the internet in the last 3 months.
Population Density
249.04 /km²#53globally
How many people live in each square kilometer of land.
CO2 Per Capita
3.3 t/person/yr#104globally
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in tonnes per person, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Country briefing
Grounded facts about Liechtenstein
A quick real-world briefing before you dive deeper into rankings, surprises, and matchups.
Identity
Formal name: Principality of Liechtenstein.
CIA 2026
Curated stat
Liechtenstein is doubly landlocked: every country around it is landlocked too.
Top stats
Where They Stand Out
The strongest source-backed stats before the deeper data table.
Protected Land (%)
44.8%#5globallyTop stat
The percentage of land area designated as protected natural reserves or parks.
Lowest Elevation
430 m#8globallyTop stat
Lowest point elevation from CIA World Factbook.
Median Age
44.2 years#23globallyTop stat
The age that splits the population in half: half are younger, half are older. UN WPP estimate as of 1 July 2023.
Broadband Access (%)
50 per 100 people#37globally
Fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, from World Bank Open Data.
Reality checks
Did You Know?
The stats that tend to surprise players in real rounds.
Only ranks #136 in railway length
#1369.0 kmRailway Length
Total railway length from CIA World Factbook.
Only ranks #226 in urban population (%)
#22614.66%Urban Population (%)
The percentage of people living in cities and urban areas.
Only ranks #121 in tourist arrivals
#12158.4KTourist Arrivals
How many international tourists visit the country each year.
Only ranks #194 in youth population (%)
#19414.26%Youth Population (%)
The percentage of the population aged 0 to 14.
Only ranks #210 in population
#21040.5KPopulation
The total number of people living in the country.
Compared with the region
How Liechtenstein Compares
Country vs continent vs world averages
Liechtenstein
Europe avg
World avg
Life Expectancy
How many years a newborn can expect to live, based on current mortality rates.
- Country
- 84.8 years
- Region avg
- 80.0 years
- World avg
- 73.7 years
Liechtenst…84.8 years
Europe80.0 years
World73.7 years
+15% above worldWB 2023
Human Development Index
Composite 0-1 index of life expectancy, education, and income, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
- Country
- 0.94
- Region avg
- 0.89
- World avg
- 0.74
Liechtenst…0.94
Europe0.89
World0.74
+27% above worldOWID 2023
Internet Users
The percentage of people who have used the internet in the last 3 months.
- Country
- 97%
- Region avg
- 90.13%
- World avg
- 70.29%
Liechtenst…97%
Europe90.13%
World70.29%
+38% above worldWB 2023
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About Liechtenstein
Country briefing
The Principality of Liechtenstein was established within the Holy Roman Empire in 1719.
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The Principality of Liechtenstein was established within the Holy Roman Empire in 1719. Occupied by both French and Russian troops during the Napoleonic Wars, it became a sovereign state in 1806 and joined the German Confederation in 1815. Liechtenstein became fully independent in 1866 when the Confederation dissolved. Until the end of World War I, it was closely tied to Austria, but the economic devastation caused by that conflict forced Liechtenstein to enter into a customs and monetary union with Switzerland. Since World War II (in which Liechtenstein remained neutral), the country's low taxes have spurred outstanding economic growth. In 2000, shortcomings in banking regulatory oversight resulted in concerns about the use of financial institutions for money laundering. However, Liechtenstein implemented anti-money laundering legislation and a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with the US that went into effect in 2003.
Geography & Climate6 facts
- Location
- Central Europe, between Austria and Switzerland
- Climate
- continental; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow or rain; cool to moderately warm, cloudy, humid summers
- Terrain
- mostly mountainous (Alps) with Rhine Valley in western third
- Natural Resources
- hydroelectric potential, arable land
- Natural Hazards
- avalanches, landslides
- Size Comparison
- about 0.9 times the size of Washington, D.C.
People & Culture4 facts
- Languages
- German 91.5% (official, Alemannic is the main dialect), Italian 1.5%, Turkish 1.3%, Portuguese 1.1%, other 4.6% (2015 est.)
- Religions
- Roman Catholic (official) 73.4%, Protestant Reformed 6.3%, Muslim 5.9%, Christian Orthodox 1.3%, Lutheran 1.2%, other Protestant 0.7%, other Christian 0.3%, other 0.8%, none 7%, unspecified 3.3% (2015 est.)
- Ethnic Groups
- Liechtensteiner 65.6%, Swiss 9.6%, Austrian 5.8%, German 4.5%, Italian 3.1%, other 11.4% (2021 est.)
- Major Cities
- 5,000 VADUZ (capital) (2018)
Government & History9 facts
- Government Type
- constitutional monarchy
- Capital
- Vaduz
- Capital Coordinates
- 47 08 N, 9 31 E
- Capital Timezone
- UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
- Official Name
- Principality of Liechtenstein
- Name Origin
- named after the Liechtenstein family that purchased and united the counties of Schellenburg and Vaduz in 1719; the family name was taken from its Austrian castle of the same name, which in German means "light stone"
- Independence
- 23 January 1719 (Principality of Liechtenstein established); 12 July 1806 (independence from the Holy Roman Empire); 24 August 1866 (independence from the German Confederation)
- National Symbols
- princely hat (crown)
- National Anthem
- "Oben am jungen Rhein" (High Above the Young Rhine)
Economy & Trade5 facts
- Overview
- high-income European economy; Schengen Area participant; key European financial leader; integrated with Swiss economy and franc currency user; one of the highest GDP per capita countries; relies on US and Eurozone markets for exports
- Industries
- electronics, metal manufacturing, dental products, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, food products, precision instruments, tourism, optical instruments
- Agricultural Products
- wheat, barley, corn, potatoes; livestock, dairy products
- Export Commodities
- small specialty machinery, connectors for audio and video, parts for motor vehicles, dental products, hardware
- Import Commodities
- agricultural products, raw materials, energy products, machinery, metal goods, textiles, foodstuffs, motor vehicles
Infrastructure & Defense2 facts
- Military Forces
- no regular military forces; National Police of the Principality of Liechtenstein (Landespolizei des Fürstentums Liechtenstein)
- Broadcast Media
- relies on foreign terrestrial and satellite broadcasters for most broadcast media services; first Liechtenstein-based TV station established in 2008; Radio Liechtenstein operates multiple radio stations; a Swiss-based broadcaster operates one radio station
Source:World Factbook archive 2026
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Deep Dive
Every tracked stat, grouped for fast scanning.
Health & Survival2 statsBest: #4
Environment7 statsBest: #5
Land & Sea4 statsBest: #8
Lowest Elevation
430 m#8
Highest Elevation
2.6K m#94
Land Border Length
75 km#155
Coastline Length
0 km#214
Education & Future2 statsBest: #17
Technology3 statsBest: #22
Demographics12 statsBest: #23
Median Age
Elderly Population (%)
Population Density
Death Rate
Dependency Ratio
Fertility Rate
Birth Rate
Population
Youth Population (%)
Land Area
Teen Birth Rate
Urban Population (%)
Society & Equality1 statsBest: #80
Women in Parliament (%)
Lifestyle1 statsBest: #121
Tourist Arrivals
Wealth & Economy2 statsBest: #130
Infrastructure2 statsBest: #136
Merchant Fleet Size
17#150
Railway Length
9.0 km#136
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Liechtenstein
#4 in Life Expectancy
How many years a newborn can expect to live, based on current mortality rates.
Top 5% globally
84.8 years
Frequently Asked Questions about Liechtenstein
What is the population of Liechtenstein?
Liechtenstein has a population of 40.5K, ranking #210 globally by population.
What continent is Liechtenstein in?
Liechtenstein is located in Europe. It has an area of 160 km².
What is the life expectancy in Liechtenstein?
Life expectancy in Liechtenstein is 84.8 years, ranking #4 globally.
What is Liechtenstein known for in global statistics?
Liechtenstein ranks particularly high in Life Expectancy (#4), Life Expectancy (#14), Human Development Index (#17).
What is Liechtenstein's Human Development Index?
Liechtenstein has an HDI of 0.938, ranking #17 globally. The HDI combines life expectancy, education, and income indicators.
How densely populated is Liechtenstein?
Liechtenstein has a population density of 249.0 people per km², ranking #53 globally.