Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is a landlocked country in Western Europe with about 41,024 people, and its capital is Vaduz. Its system of government is a constitutional monarchy with a strong ruler. The main language is German, and the currency is the Swiss Franc.
It covers 160 km², making it the 192nd largest of the 197 countries here, and ranks 190th by population. That works out at 256 per km², 42nd in the world for density. Liechtenstein shares land borders with 2 countries: Austria and Switzerland.
- Capital
- Vaduz
- Government
- Constitutional monarchy with a strong ruler
- Population
- 41,024190th of 197, 2025
- Area
- 160 km²192nd of 197, 2024
- Density
- 256 per km²
- Continent
- EuropeWestern Europe
- Language
- German
- Currency
- Swiss Franc (CHF)
- GDP
- $8.91 billion154th of 193, 2024
- GDP per person
- $220,1672nd of 193, 2024
- Life expectancy
- 84.2 years2025 figure
- Urban population
- 14.6%2025 figure
- Highest point
- Grauspitz, 2,599 m
- Coastline
- None (landlocked)
- Drives on the
- right
- Calling code
- +423
How Liechtenstein ranks
| Measure | World | Europe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 190th of 197 | 43rd of 46 |
| Area | 192nd of 197 | 43rd of 46 |
| Population density | 42nd of 197 | 9th of 46 |
| GDP | 154th of 193 | 42nd of 44 |
| GDP per person | 2nd of 193 | 2nd of 44 |
| Life expectancy | 5th of 194 | 4th of 44 |
| Urban population | 194th of 194 | 44th of 44 |
| Land borders | 114th of 197 | 32nd of 46 |
Neighbouring countries
Similar in size
- Marshall Islands181 km²
- Saint Kitts and Nevis261 km²
- Maldives298 km²
Similar in population
- Monaco38,341
- Marshall Islands36,282
- Saint Kitts and Nevis46,922