Liechtenstein: key facts and figures
Liechtenstein has 39,900 people, German as an official language, the Swiss Franc and 15 public holidays a year. It ranks 2nd of 191 countries for output per person.
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
- Annual change+0.69%
- Fertility rate1.5 per woman#148
- Aged 65 and over20.72%#23
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
- Total economy$8.9 billion#153
- Real growth-1.2%#183
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
- Life expectancy83.6 years#10
- Mean schooling12.4 years#34
Currency
what money is used and its official code
- ISO 4217 codeCHF
- SymbolCHF
- CapitalVaduz
Languages
which languages hold official status
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+423
- Time zoneEurope/Vaduz
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 6Epiphany
- Feb 2Candlemas
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
- E-government index0.853#44
- Global rank#44
- E-government groupVery High
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
- Highest pointRhine Valley and eastern Alps
- ClimateThe climate is temperate alpine, with strong elevation effects and local modification by the Rhine Valley and föhn winds.
Education
how the school system is structured
- Compulsory-school pupils3,547
- School classes290
- School staff895
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