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Liechtenstein is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world — surrounded entirely by landlocked Switzerland and Austria.
Liechtenstein
Principality of Liechtenstein
Population, GDP, and key facts about Liechtenstein — updated for 2026.
Capital · VADUZContinent · EUROPEISO · LIE
Liechtenstein quick facts
- Population
- 40,450
- Area
- 160 km²
- Population density
- 249 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 8.9 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 220.2K
- Capital
- Vaduz
- Currency
- Swiss franc (Fr, CHF)
- Language
- German
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What is the capital of Liechtenstein?
The capital of Liechtenstein is Vaduz.
What is Liechtenstein's population?
Liechtenstein has a population of 40,450.
What is Liechtenstein's GDP per capita?
Liechtenstein's GDP per capita is US$ 220.2K.
What is the currency of Liechtenstein?
The currency of Liechtenstein is the Swiss franc (CHF).
Is Liechtenstein bigger than Monaco?
Liechtenstein is about 2.1× the size of Monaco by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.