Total population in thousands (UN DESA) in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein: Total population in thousands (UN DESA) was 40.13 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Total population in thousands in Liechtenstein, 2000–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population in thousands in Liechtenstein is 40.13, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in thousands in Liechtenstein peaked at 40.13 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 33.11, in 2000.
Liechtenstein ranks 72nd of 75 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 26 years of available data.
Total population in thousands (UN DESA) in Liechtenstein, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 33.11 | — |
| 2001 | 33.44 | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 33.74 | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 34.06 | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 34.39 | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 34.69 | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 34.98 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 35.23 | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 35.44 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 35.72 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 36 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 36.27 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 36.6 | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 36.91 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 37.16 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 37.4 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 37.62 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 37.85 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 38.13 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 38.44 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 38.77 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 39.04 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 39.32 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 39.6 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 39.87 | +0.7% |
| 2025 | 40.13 | +0.6% |
Liechtenstein compared with similar countries
- Liechtenstein's 40.13 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,813, 1% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Liechtenstein's 40.13 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,005, 1% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.48 | 33.11 | 35.72 | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.24 | 36 | 38.44 | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.45 | 38.77 | 40.13 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Liechtenstein
More population data for Liechtenstein
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0069 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2635 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0069 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0241 % change on previous year (2100)
- Demographic balances and indicators by type of projection and NUTS 3 -0.1965 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 42.29 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.421 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2162 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.009 (2100)
- Population density 272.58 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population in thousands in Liechtenstein?
- Total population in thousands in Liechtenstein was 40.13 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population in thousands recorded in Liechtenstein?
- The highest recorded value was 40.13 in 2025.
- What is the lowest total population in thousands recorded in Liechtenstein?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.11 in 2000.
- How does Liechtenstein rank for total population in thousands?
- Liechtenstein ranks 72nd out of 75 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population in thousands rising or falling in Liechtenstein?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Liechtenstein data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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