Liechtenstein: environment

What are Liechtenstein's greenhouse gas emissions?

Liechtenstein emitted 151.0 kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2024, excluding land use and forestry (LULUCF), or 3.7 tonnes per person, according to its National Inventory Document 2026, submitted to the UNFCCC in April 2026. That is 33.9% below 1990 and 10.2% below 2023.

CO2 made up 76.0% of emissions, methane 14.0% and nitrous oxide 4.6%. The inventory notes that emissions peaked in 2006 and that yearly changes are driven partly by winter temperatures and fuel prices, which affect heating. Liechtenstein's targets are a cut of 55% by 2030 and 68% by 2035, compared with 1990, and net zero by 2050.

Official sources: UNFCCC: Liechtenstein National Inventory Document 2026 (PDF)

What share of Liechtenstein's energy comes from renewables?

The IEA, IRENA, the UN Statistics Division, the World Bank and the WHO puts the renewable share of final energy use in Liechtenstein at 56.9% in 2022. That is the highest since at least 2005. Of 53 countries with 2022 data, 17th highest.

How much of Liechtenstein is forest?

In 2024, forest area as a share of land in Liechtenstein was 36.8%, according to the FAO. That is the highest since at least 2005. It is 19th highest of 51 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 33.2%. Of 190 countries with 2024 data, 80th highest.

What share of Liechtenstein is protected land?

The latest figure from the UN Environment Programme, for 2025, is 44.8%. No year since 2013 has been higher. It is 1st highest of 51 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 22.1%. World rank, highest first: 4th of 192.