Population of Liechtenstein
As of May 2026, the population of Liechtenstein is 40.2 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 211 in the last year, representing a growth of 0.55%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 42.5 years in 2016 to 45 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 85.2 years and population density is 251.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Population Growth
The population growth rate of Liechtenstein peaked in 1967, reaching around 2.78% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.52% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 548 in 1969 to nearly 211 in 2026.
Life Expectancy
In Liechtenstein, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 81.2 years in 2006 to 85.2 years in 2026, representing an increase de 4 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 13 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 | Schellenberg | 1,091 |
| 13 | Planken | 478 |