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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Austria is higher

Austria records 9,177,982, about 226.9× the other value.

Surface area

Austria is higher

Austria records 83,879 km², about 524.2× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Austria is higher

Austria records $534.79 billion, about 64.9× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇦🇹 Austria9,177,982
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein40,450

Austria’s population is about 227× that of Liechtenstein, a difference of 9,137,532.

Surface area

🇦🇹 Austria83,879 km²
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein160 km²

Austria’s surface area is about 524× that of Liechtenstein, a difference of 83,719 km².

Population density

🇦🇹 Austria109 /km²
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein253 /km²

Liechtenstein’s population density is 131% higher than that of Austria, a difference of 143 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇦🇹 Austria$534.79 billion · 2024
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein$8.24 billion · 2023

Austria’s nominal GDP is about 64.9× that of Liechtenstein, a difference of $526.55 billion.

GDP per capita

🇦🇹 Austria$58,269 · 2024
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein$206,781 · 2023

Liechtenstein’s GDP per capita is 255% higher than that of Austria, a difference of $148,512.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Vienna

Vaduz

Population

9,177,982

40,450

Surface area

83,879 km²

160 km²

Population density

109 /km²

253 /km²

Nominal GDP

$534.79 billion · 2024

$8.24 billion · 2023

GDP per capita

$58,269 · 2024

$206,781 · 2023

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Western Europe

Western Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Swiss franc · CHF · CHf

Nationality

Austrian

Liechtenstein

Phone code

+43

+423

Internet domain

.at

.li

ISO codes

AT / AUT

LI / LIE

Time zone

Europe/Vienna

Europe/Vaduz

Native name

Österreich

Liechtenstein

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About Austria

Nestled in the heart of Europe, Austria is a land of alpine grandeur, historic cities, and a rich musical heritage that has inspired the world for centuries.

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About Liechtenstein

Nestled in the heart of the Alps, Liechtenstein is a tiny yet prosperous principality that enchants visitors with its blend of medieval charm and modern affluence. Despite covering just 160 square kilometers, this German‑speaking nation boasts stunning mountain scenery, a rich cultural heritage, and a reputation for financial services and high‑tech industry.

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Austria & Liechtenstein: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Austria?

The capital of Austria is Vienna.

What is the population of Austria?

Austria has a recorded population of approximately 9,177,982 people.

How big is Austria?

Austria covers an area of about 83,879 km².

What is the population density of Austria?

Austria has a population density of roughly 109 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Austria?

Austria has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $534.79 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Austria?

Austria has a GDP per capita of approximately $58,269.

What currency is used in Austria?

Austria uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Austria located?

Austria is located in Western Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Austria?

The native name of Austria is Österreich.

What are people from Austria called?

People from Austria are referred to as Austrian.

What is the phone calling code for Austria?

The international dialing code for Austria is +43.

What is the internet domain for Austria?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Austria is .at.

What time zone is Austria in?

Austria uses the Europe/Vienna time zone.

What is Austria known for?

Nestled in the heart of Europe, Austria is a land of alpine grandeur, historic cities, and a rich musical heritage that has inspired the world for centuries.

What is the capital of Liechtenstein?

The capital of Liechtenstein is Vaduz.

What is the population of Liechtenstein?

Liechtenstein has a recorded population of approximately 40,450 people.

How big is Liechtenstein?

Liechtenstein covers an area of about 160 km².

What is the population density of Liechtenstein?

Liechtenstein has a population density of roughly 253 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Liechtenstein?

Liechtenstein has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $8.24 billion as of 2023.

What is the GDP per capita of Liechtenstein?

Liechtenstein has a GDP per capita of approximately $206,781.

What currency is used in Liechtenstein?

Liechtenstein uses the Swiss franc (CHF), with the symbol CHf.

Where is Liechtenstein located?

Liechtenstein is located in Western Europe, Europe.

What are people from Liechtenstein called?

People from Liechtenstein are referred to as Liechtenstein.

What is the phone calling code for Liechtenstein?

The international dialing code for Liechtenstein is +423.

What is the internet domain for Liechtenstein?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Liechtenstein is .li.

What time zone is Liechtenstein in?

Liechtenstein uses the Europe/Vaduz time zone.

What is Liechtenstein known for?

Nestled in the heart of the Alps, Liechtenstein is a tiny yet prosperous principality that enchants visitors with its blend of medieval charm and modern affluence. Despite covering just 160 square kilometers, this German‑speaking nation boasts stunning mountain scenery, a rich cultural heritage, and a reputation for financial services and high‑tech industry.