Macro-economic and social benchmarks
GDP
(current US$)
2021
GDP Per Capita
(current US$)
2021
GDP Growth
(annual %)
2009
Unemployment
(% of population)
#
GNI Per Capita, Atlas Method
(current USD)
2009
Capital
Vaduz
Surface area
160 km2
Population 2021
39,039
Density 2022
244 inhabitants/km2
Political system
Constitutional monarchy with parliamentary government
Head of state Since November 13, 1989
Hans-Adam II (Prince of Liechtenstein
Focus: Association / Civil Society
– The Liechtenstein Constitution, 1921 (rev. 2011) (La Constitution du Liechtenstein, 1921 (rev. 2011)
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Liechtenstein_2011.pdf?lang=en
Art 41
The right of free association and assembly is guaranteed within the limits prescribed by law.
– LIECHTENSTEIN COMPANY LAW
https://www.icnl.org/wp-content/uploads/Liechtenstein_liechcomp.pdf
– 1950 Liechtenstein Ordinance on the Authorisation of Public Events (1950 Liechtenstein Ordinance on the Authorisation of Public Events) Act )
UN: accession 18/09/1990
ICESCR Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Signature: NO,
Ratification/Accession: Accession 10/12/1998
ICCPR International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Signature NO, Ratification/Accession : Accession 10/12/1998
Convention on the Rights of the Child: Signature : 30/09/1990, Ratification/Accession : Ratification 22/12/1995
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families: Signature: NO, Ratification/Accession: NO
UNESCO : Member since N/A
CEDAW Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women: Signature: NO, Ratification/Accession : Accession 22/12/1995
Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions: NO
Currency: Swiss franc
CoE (Council of Europe): November 23, 1978
Schengen area: Member of the Schengen area since December 19, 2011
European Convention on Human Rights: Signature: November 23, 1978, Ratification: September 08, 1982
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union: N/A
The country in the world through international indices
Population Growth
(annual %)
2022
Fertility Rate
(births per woman)
2021
Ratio of Poor Population to National Poverty Line
(% of population)
#
Youth Literacy Rate
(% of young people aged 15-24)
#
Net Enrollment Rate
(% of population)
2021
Internet Users
(% of population)
2021
Access to Electricity
(% of population)
2021
Intentional Homicides
(per 100,000 people)
2021
Happiness Index /10
#
Press Freedom Index /10
2023
GINI Index /100
#
Democracy Index /10
#
Corruption Perceptions Index /100
Transparency International
#
ITUC Global Rights Index /5
#
HDI
2021
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