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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Switzerland’s population is about 223× that of Liechtenstein, a difference of 8,965,132.
Switzerland’s surface area is about 258× that of Liechtenstein, a difference of 41,131 km².
Liechtenstein’s population density is 16% higher than that of Switzerland, a difference of 34.7 /km².
Switzerland’s nominal GDP is about 114× that of Liechtenstein, a difference of $928.32 billion.
Liechtenstein’s GDP per capita is 99% higher than that of Switzerland, a difference of $102,782.
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Vaduz
Bern
40,450
9,005,582
160 km²
41,291 km²
253 /km²
218 /km²
$8.24 billion · 2023
$936.56 billion · 2024
$206,781 · 2023
$103,998 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Western Europe
Western Europe
Swiss franc · CHF · CHf
Swiss franc · CHF · CHf
Liechtenstein
Swiss
+423
+41
.li
.ch
LI / LIE
CH / CHE
Europe/Vaduz
Europe/Zurich
Liechtenstein
Schweiz
| Measure | Liechtenstein | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Vaduz | Bern |
| Population | 40,450 | 9,005,582 |
| Surface area | 160 km² | 41,291 km² |
| Population density | 253 /km² | 218 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $8.24 billion · 2023 | $936.56 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $206,781 · 2023 | $103,998 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Western Europe | Western Europe |
| Currency | Swiss franc · CHF · CHf | Swiss franc · CHF · CHf |
| Nationality | Liechtenstein | Swiss |
| Phone code | +423 | +41 |
| Internet domain | .li | .ch |
| ISO codes | LI / LIE | CH / CHE |
| Time zone | Europe/Vaduz | Europe/Zurich |
| Native name | Liechtenstein | Schweiz |
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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 →Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country located at the confluence of Western, Central, and Southern Europe. It is a federal republic composed of 26 cantons, with Bern as its seat of government. Famous for its neutrality, diverse landscapes, and high quality of life.
Full Switzerland profile →The capital of Liechtenstein is Vaduz.
Liechtenstein has a recorded population of approximately 40,450 people.
Liechtenstein covers an area of about 160 km².
Liechtenstein has a population density of roughly 253 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Liechtenstein has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $8.24 billion as of 2023.
Liechtenstein has a GDP per capita of approximately $206,781.
Liechtenstein uses the Swiss franc (CHF), with the symbol CHf.
Liechtenstein is located in Western Europe, Europe.
People from Liechtenstein are referred to as Liechtenstein.
The international dialing code for Liechtenstein is +423.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Liechtenstein is .li.
Liechtenstein uses the Europe/Vaduz time zone.
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.
The capital of Switzerland is Bern.
Switzerland has a recorded population of approximately 9,005,582 people.
Switzerland covers an area of about 41,291 km².
Switzerland has a population density of roughly 218 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Switzerland has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $936.56 billion as of 2024.
Switzerland has a GDP per capita of approximately $103,998.
Switzerland uses the Swiss franc (CHF), with the symbol CHf.
Switzerland is located in Western Europe, Europe.
The native name of Switzerland is Schweiz.
People from Switzerland are referred to as Swiss.
The international dialing code for Switzerland is +41.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Switzerland is .ch.
Switzerland uses the Europe/Zurich time zone.
Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country located at the confluence of Western, Central, and Southern Europe. It is a federal republic composed of 26 cantons, with Bern as its seat of government. Famous for its neutrality, diverse landscapes, and high quality of life.