Liechtenstein vs Switzerland: Population density by NUTS 3 region

Liechtenstein
256 Persons per square kilometre
in 2024
Switzerland
226 Persons per square kilometre
in 2024
Liechtenstein rank
10th
Switzerland rank
13th

Population density by NUTS 3 region over time

  • Liechtenstein
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Liechtenstein currently reports 256 Persons per square kilometre against 226 Persons per square kilometre in Switzerland, a difference of 30 Persons per square kilometre.

That makes Liechtenstein's figure about 1.1 times Switzerland's.

Across all 35 years both countries report, Liechtenstein has been ahead every year.

Liechtenstein ranks 10th and Switzerland ranks 13th of 48 countries.

Liechtenstein has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Liechtenstein Switzerland Difference Ahead
1990s 193.07 Persons per square kilometre 174.46 Persons per square kilometre 18.61 Persons per square kilometre Liechtenstein
2000s 219.87 Persons per square kilometre 185.74 Persons per square kilometre 34.13 Persons per square kilometre Liechtenstein
2010s 237.28 Persons per square kilometre 205.82 Persons per square kilometre 31.46 Persons per square kilometre Liechtenstein
2020s 249.7 Persons per square kilometre 220.2 Persons per square kilometre 29.5 Persons per square kilometre Liechtenstein

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population density by nuts 3 region, Liechtenstein or Switzerland?
Liechtenstein, at 256 Persons per square kilometre against 226 Persons per square kilometre in Switzerland as of 2024.
What is the difference in population density by nuts 3 region between Liechtenstein and Switzerland?
30 Persons per square kilometre, with Liechtenstein ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Liechtenstein and Switzerland?
35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Liechtenstein and Switzerland rank globally for population density by nuts 3 region?
Liechtenstein ranks 10th and Switzerland ranks 13th of 48 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Population density by NUTS 3 region. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Population density by NUTS 3 region
Unit
Persons per square kilometre
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
1,924 places, 54,908 data points, 1990–2024
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