As of April 2025, the population of Liechtenstein is 40 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 233 in the last year, representing a growth of 0.57%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 42.1 years in 2015 to 44.8 years in 2025. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 85 years and population density is 250.3 inhabitants per square kilometer.
The population growth rate of Liechtenstein peaked in 1967, reaching around 2.78% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.58% in 2025. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 548 in 1969 to nearly 233 in 2025.
In Liechtenstein, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 80.8 years in 2005 to 85 years in 2025, representing an increase of more than 4 years over the past 2 decades.
The cities of Liechtenstein are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 24.1 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Schaan, with approximately 5.7 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Vaduz with 5.2 thousand and Triesen with 4.7 thousand.
These are the 12 most populous cities in Liechtenstein:
# | City | Population |
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1 | Schaan | 5,748 |
2 | Vaduz | 5,197 |
3 | Triesen | 4,701 |
4 | Balzers | 4,447 |
5 | Eschen | 4,008 |
6 | Mauren | 3,626 |
# | City | Population |
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7 | Triesenberg | 2,689 |
8 | Ruggell | 1,862 |
9 | Nendeln, Eschen | 1,407 |
10 | Gamprin | 1,268 |
11 | Schellenberg | 1,004 |
12 | Planken | 377 |