Liechtenstein Population Pyramid (2026)
Liechtenstein has a population of 40,368 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 188th-largest population in the world and less than 0.01% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 14.2% of the population and people aged 65 and over 22.0%, with 98.9 males for every 100 females.
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| Age group | Male | Female | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 95-99 | 17 | 52 | 69 | 0.17% |
| 90-94 | 85 | 184 | 269 | 0.67% |
| 85-89 | 264 | 395 | 659 | 1.63% |
| 80-84 | 576 | 682 | 1,258 | 3.12% |
| 75-79 | 870 | 901 | 1,771 | 4.39% |
| 70-74 | 1,021 | 1,115 | 2,136 | 5.29% |
| 65-69 | 1,316 | 1,396 | 2,712 | 6.72% |
| 60-64 | 1,533 | 1,591 | 3,124 | 7.74% |
| 55-59 | 1,582 | 1,594 | 3,176 | 7.87% |
| 50-54 | 1,361 | 1,446 | 2,807 | 6.95% |
| 45-49 | 1,311 | 1,262 | 2,573 | 6.37% |
| 40-44 | 1,275 | 1,299 | 2,574 | 6.38% |
| 35-39 | 1,274 | 1,272 | 2,546 | 6.31% |
| 30-34 | 1,242 | 1,198 | 2,440 | 6.04% |
| 25-29 | 1,152 | 1,174 | 2,326 | 5.76% |
| 20-24 | 1,105 | 1,088 | 2,193 | 5.43% |
| 15-19 | 1,057 | 930 | 1,987 | 4.92% |
| 10-14 | 1,026 | 878 | 1,904 | 4.72% |
| 5-9 | 984 | 950 | 1,934 | 4.79% |
| 0-4 | 1,019 | 882 | 1,901 | 4.71% |
| Total | 20,071 | 20,297 | 40,368 | 100.00% |
| Female surplus 226 (0.6% of the population). | ||||
Liechtenstein Demographics
Liechtenstein has 40,368 people in 2026, up 90.9% from 21,143 in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 41 (UN projection for 2026).
Median age 44.7 — the 14th-highest of 194 countries.
65+ share 22.0% — the 18th-highest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Gen X — 22.9% (9,230)
All generations in Liechtenstein →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Liechtenstein's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Liechtenstein has 98.9 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Women outnumber men by 226 (0.6% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:20,071
- Percentage:49.7%
Female Statistics
- Population:20,297
- Percentage:50.3%
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
UN World Population Prospects 2024, 2026 (medium-variant projection).
How many births, and how often (2026)
In Liechtenstein there is about one birth every 23.7 hours.
Birth-rate and fertility trend, 1950 to 2026
Crude birth rate · total fertility rate (dashed)Birth statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 367 | 9.4 | 1.52 | estimate |
| 2022 | 368 | 9.4 | 1.53 | estimate |
| 2023 | 371 | 9.4 | 1.54 | estimate |
| 2024 | 371 | 9.3 | 1.54 | projection |
| 2025 | 371 | 9.2 | 1.54 | projection |
| 2026 | 370 | 9.2 | 1.54 | projection |
Since 1950
Global context (2026)
Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024. Births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates.
Median Age Analysis
Liechtenstein's median age is 44.7 years
Half the population is younger than 44.7 years and half is older, which makes Liechtenstein a middle-aged society.
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1,901 | 4.7% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 1,934 | 4.8% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 1,904 | 4.7% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 1,987 | 4.9% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 2,193 | 5.4% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 2,326 | 5.8% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 2,440 | 6.0% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 2,546 | 6.3% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 2,574 | 6.4% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 2,573 | 6.4% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 2,807 | 7.0% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 3,176 | 7.9% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 3,124 | 7.7% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 2,712 | 6.7% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 2,136 | 5.3% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 1,771 | 4.4% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 1,258 | 3.1% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 659 | 1.6% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 269 | 0.7% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 69 | 0.2% | Senior |
| 100+ | 10 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 4 (low birth and death rates): fertility is below the replacement level of 2.1 (1.54 children per woman), and births still exceed deaths (9.2 vs 8.1 per 1,000). Read more about Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Liechtenstein Total Fertility Rate: 1.54 children per woman
Below the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.52 | 9.4 | |
| 2022 | 1.53 | 9.4 | ↑0.01 |
| 2023 | 1.54 | 9.4 | ↑0.01 |
| 2024 | 1.54 | 9.3 | 0.00 |
| 2025 | 1.54 | 9.2 | 0.00 |
| 2026 | 1.54 | 9.2 | 0.00 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Below global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 1.55
Liechtenstein's total fertility rate is 1.54 children per woman in 2026, below the replacement level of 2.1. Liechtenstein ranks 135 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the lowest third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −43.2% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Liechtenstein's population grew by 193.3%.
The median age rose from 27.7 in 1950 to 44.7 in 2026.
Understanding Liechtenstein's Demographics
Liechtenstein has a constrictive population pyramid — a base narrower than the middle, so younger cohorts are smaller than the ones above them.
Children under 15 make up 14.2% of the population and people aged 65 and over 22.0%.
The largest five-year age band is 55–59, at 7.9% of the population, compared with 4.7% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Liechtenstein's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
Liechtenstein's working-age share peaked in 2001 at 71.2% and is 63.8% in 2026.
Fertility Transition Stage
Liechtenstein's total fertility rate is 1.54 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024), below replacement.
Population Aging Speed
Liechtenstein's median age changed by +2.2 years from 2016 to 2026, slower than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 40,368 |
| Male Population | 20,071(49.7%) |
| Female Population | 20,297(50.3%) |
| Median Age | 44.7 years |
| Sex Ratio | 98.9 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 5,739(14.2%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 25,745(63.8%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 8,884(22.0%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 56.8 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 22.3 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 34.5 |
| Pyramid Type | Constrictive |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Liechtenstein
How long the average person in Liechtenstein is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Life expectancy, 1950 to 2100: UN estimates to 2023, projection from 2024
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Liechtenstein is projected to grow to 43,012 people by 2050 (+6.5% from 2026).
The median age rises from 44.7 in 2026 to 46.5 by 2050.
Liechtenstein's Demographic Evolution by Decade
In the 2020s, 2024 to 2026 are UN projections.
The population grew 18.7%, from 0.0 million in 1970 to 0.0 million by 1980
The median age increased by 3.1 years
The youth population share contracted by 4.8 percentage points
Meanwhile, the elderly population proportion grew by 1.2 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 21K to 25K
- • Growth rate of 18.7% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 26.1 to 29.2 years (+3.1y)
- • 65+ share changed by +1.2 points; under-15 share by −4.8 points
Frequently Asked Questions About Liechtenstein
How does Liechtenstein rank globally by population?
Liechtenstein ranks 188th in the world by population with 40,368 people as of 2026.
What does Liechtenstein's age structure reveal about its development?
Liechtenstein's age structure — 14.2% under 15, 63.8% working-age (15–64) and 22.0% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 4 of the demographic transition, with a constrictive population pyramid. The median age is 44.7 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Liechtenstein?
Liechtenstein has 56.8 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Liechtenstein experiencing a demographic dividend?
Liechtenstein has moved past its demographic-dividend window. Liechtenstein's working-age share peaked in 2001 at 71.2% and is 63.8% in 2026. The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Liechtenstein's population?
Liechtenstein has more females than males, with 98.9 males per 100 females.
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Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Liechtenstein Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/liechtenstein
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