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BelgiumvsLiechtenstein

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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

Belgium is higher

Belgium records 11,858,610, about 293.2× the other value.

Surface area

Belgium is higher

Belgium records 30,689 km², about 191.8× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Belgium is higher

Belgium records $671.37 billion, about 81.5× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇧🇪 Belgium11,858,610
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein40,450

Belgium’s population is about 293× that of Liechtenstein, a difference of 11,818,160.

Surface area

🇧🇪 Belgium30,689 km²
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein160 km²

Belgium’s surface area is about 192× that of Liechtenstein, a difference of 30,529 km².

Population density

🇧🇪 Belgium386 /km²
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein253 /km²

Belgium’s population density is 53% higher than that of Liechtenstein, a difference of 134 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇪 Belgium$671.37 billion · 2024
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein$8.24 billion · 2023

Belgium’s nominal GDP is about 81.5× that of Liechtenstein, a difference of $663.13 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇪 Belgium$56,615 · 2024
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein$206,781 · 2023

Liechtenstein’s GDP per capita is 265% higher than that of Belgium, a difference of $150,166.

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

Brussels

Vaduz

Population

11,858,610

40,450

Surface area

30,689 km²

160 km²

Population density

386 /km²

253 /km²

Nominal GDP

$671.37 billion · 2024

$8.24 billion · 2023

GDP per capita

$56,615 · 2024

$206,781 · 2023

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Western Europe

Western Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Swiss franc · CHF · CHf

Nationality

Belgian

Liechtenstein

Phone code

+32

+423

Internet domain

.be

.li

ISO codes

BE / BEL

LI / LIE

Time zone

Europe/Brussels

Europe/Vaduz

Native name

België

Liechtenstein

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About Belgium

Nestled in the heart of Western Europe, Belgium is a compact yet remarkably diverse nation known for its historic cities, multilingual heritage, and world‑renowned chocolates and beers.

Full Belgium profile →

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.

Full Liechtenstein profile →

Belgium & Liechtenstein: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Belgium?

The capital of Belgium is Brussels.

What is the population of Belgium?

Belgium has a recorded population of approximately 11,858,610 people.

How big is Belgium?

Belgium covers an area of about 30,689 km².

What is the population density of Belgium?

Belgium has a population density of roughly 386 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Belgium?

Belgium has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $671.37 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Belgium?

Belgium has a GDP per capita of approximately $56,615.

What currency is used in Belgium?

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

Where is Belgium located?

Belgium is located in Western Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Belgium?

The native name of Belgium is België.

What are people from Belgium called?

People from Belgium are referred to as Belgian.

What is the phone calling code for Belgium?

The international dialing code for Belgium is +32.

What is the internet domain for Belgium?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Belgium is .be.

What time zone is Belgium in?

Belgium uses the Europe/Brussels time zone.

What is Belgium known for?

Nestled in the heart of Western Europe, Belgium is a compact yet remarkably diverse nation known for its historic cities, multilingual heritage, and world‑renowned chocolates and beers.

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.