Liechtenstein Population
Europe & Central Asia · 208th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
41,341
The population of Liechtenstein is about 41,341 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 41 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
Liechtenstein is ranked 208th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 0.60% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 44 thousand. That is 2.5 times its 1960 population of 16 thousand. Population density is 258 people per square kilometre. 15% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
41 thousand
Yearly change
+0.60%
World rank
208th
Share of world
0.00%
Density
258/km²
Land area
160 km²
Life expectancy
84.2 yrs
Births per woman
1.37
GDP per capita
$220,167
GDP
$8.9B
Population of Liechtenstein, 1960–2050
Liechtenstein population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 16,451 | — | 103 |
| 1970 | 21,140 | +0.27% | 132 |
| 1980 | 25,512 | −0.25% | 159 |
| 1990 | 28,742 | +1.50% | 180 |
| 2000 | 32,645 | +1.32% | 204 |
| 2010 | 36,022 | +0.78% | 225 |
| 2020 | 38,901 | +0.88% | 243 |
| 2024 | 40,450 | +1.52% | 253 |
| 2026proj. | 41,269 | +0.60% | 258 |
| 2030proj. | 42,122 | +0.47% | 263 |
| 2040proj. | 43,484 | +0.20% | 272 |
| 2050proj. | 43,973 | +0.04% | 275 |
Liechtenstein vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 4,309 times as many people as Liechtenstein. Bangladesh is 5.3 times more densely populated.
Liechtenstein population: questions and answers
What is the population of Liechtenstein in 2026?
About 41,269 (41 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Liechtenstein's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.60% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Liechtenstein?
About 258 people per km², with a land area of 160 km².
What will the population of Liechtenstein be in 2050?
About 44 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Liechtenstein?
Vaduz.
What is the life expectancy in Liechtenstein?
84.2 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.