Basic article
Liechtenstein: At a glance
Facts and figures about the Principality of Liechtenstein.
Area
160 square kilometers
Population
36'942 (as of 30.6.2013)
Capital
Vaduz
Form of Government
Constitutional hereditary monarchy on a democratic and
parliamentary basis
Head of State
Prince Hans-Adam II. In 2004, Prince Hans-Adam II entrusted
Hereditary Prince Alois with exercising sovereign powers as his
representative
Government
Collegial government with five members
Parliament
25 Members of Parliament with a four-year period of office
Municipalities
11
Topography
Lowest elevation: Ruggeller Riet (430 m altitude)
Highest elevation: Grauspitz (2599 m altitude)
Maximum length and width
24.6 km long and 12.4 km wide
National border
76 km (41.1 km border with Switzerland, 34.9 km border with
Austria)
Language
Official languge is German. An Alemannic dialect is spoken in dayto-day affairs.
Religion
79 % Roman Catholic; 8 % Protestant, 13 % other
Curency
The official currency in Liechtenstein is the Swiss franc (CHF).
Euros are also widely accepted.
Gross domestic product*
CHF 5.2 billion (2011)
Direct goods exports (without
Switzerland)
CHF 3‘368 million
Direct goods imports (without
Switzerland)
CHF 1‘852 million
Number of jobs
whereof Agriculture
whereof Industry
whereof, Services
35’829
0.8 %
39.4 %
59.8 %
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Proportion of cross-border
commuters
52 %
Number of entreprises
Whereof 250+ employees
Whereof 50+ employees
Whereof 10+ employees
Whereof 1 bis 9 employees
4'097
17
83
443
3‘554
Average gross monthly wage
CHF 6‘257
Climate
In winter temperatures rarely drop below -15°C, while in summer the
average temperature varies between 20 and 28°C. Despite its
mountainous location, Liechtenstein enjoys a mild climate that is
strongly influenced by the southerly Föhn wind.
Popular souvenirs
Wine, ceramics, stamps, sweets & pastries, Swarovski crystal
figurines, books about Liechtenstein, watches, jewellery, etc.
* For comparison with other countries, GDP per people at work in Liechtenstein is more accurate than
GDP per inhabitant.
About Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein lies between Switzerland and Austria. With a total surface area of 160 km², it is the sixthsmallest country in the world and has a population of approximately 37,000 people. The head of state
is the Reigning Prince. According to the 1921 Constitution, state power is shared between the Prince
and the people. The Principality has a stable and highly diversified economy with over 4000
businesses and almost as many jobs as inhabitants. With its restaurants, museums, festivals and
sports facilities down in the valley and high up in the mountains, it is has plenty to offer families, food
lovers, culture enthusiasts and those simply looking for a little relaxation. To find out more visit
www.liechtenstein.li/en, www.liechtenstein-business.li/en and www.tourismus.li/en.
Contact
Liechtenstein Marketing
Patrik Schaedler, Head of Communication
Telephone +423 239 63 05, patrik.schaedler@liechtenstein.li
Links
Liechtenstein in figures: http://www.llv.li/files/as/pdf-llv-as-fl_in_zahlen_englisch_2014
www.liechtenstein.li/en
www.tourismus.li/en
www.liechtenstein-business.li/en
Liechtenstein Marketing
Äulestrasse 30 | Postfach 139 | 9490 Vaduz | Liechtenstein
T +423 239 63 63 | info@liechtenstein.li | www.liechtenstein-marketing.li