Population of Liechtenstein
As of July 2026, the population of Liechtenstein is 40.4 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 232 in the last year, representing a growth of 0.60%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 42.5 years in 2016 to 44.7 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 84.1 years and population density is 252.3 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Population Growth
The population growth rate of Liechtenstein peaked in 1968, reaching around 2.69% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.58% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 542 in 1969 to nearly 232 in 2026.
Life Expectancy
In Liechtenstein, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 81.4 years in 2006 to 84.1 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 3 years over the past 2 decades.
Most populous cities in Liechtenstein
The cities of Liechtenstein are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 25.5 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Schaan, with approximately 6 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Triesen with 5.2 thousand and Vaduz with 5.2 thousand.
These are the 14 most populous cities in Liechtenstein:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schaan | 5,998 |
| 2 | Triesen | 5,230 |
| 3 | Vaduz | 5,197 |
| 4 | Balzers | 4,628 |
| 5 | Eschen | 4,459 |
| 6 | Mauren | 4,404 |
| 7 | Triesenberg | 2,643 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Ruggell | 2,295 |
| 9 | Bendern, Gamprin | 1,664 |
| 10 | Gamprin | 1,663 |
| 11 | Nendeln, Eschen | 1,407 |
| 12 | Mäls, Balzers | 1,350 |
| 13 | Schellenberg | 1,091 |
| 14 | Planken | 478 |