Liechtenstein: immigration

What percentage of Liechtenstein's population is foreign?

Foreign nationals made up 35.3% of Liechtenstein's 41,237 residents at the end of 2025, according to Office of Statistics data in the Government's Wirtschafts- und Finanzdaten 2026. The largest groups were Swiss (26.8% of foreign residents), Austrian (16.4%), German (13.8%), Italian (8.3%) and Portuguese (4.5%).

The population grew by 351 people (0.9%) in 2025. Since 2024 the statistics also count people given protection because of the war in Ukraine and people in the asylum process as part of the permanent population, which explains part of the rise in 2024. The Migration and Passport Office issues residence permits; Liechtenstein has been an associated member of Schengen and Dublin since 2011, as the same brochure notes.

Official sources: Government of Liechtenstein: Wirtschafts- und Finanzdaten zu Liechtenstein, Ausgabe 2026 (PDF)

How many people apply for asylum in Liechtenstein?

80 first-time asylum applications were made in Liechtenstein in 2025, according to Eurostat's annual asylum table (migr_asyappctza), updated 3 September 2026. The total was 75 in 2024 and 70 in both 2022 and 2023.

Eurostat rounds asylum figures to the nearest five, so small changes for Liechtenstein should not be over-read. Liechtenstein applies the Dublin rules on which European country is responsible for a claim. People from Ukraine with temporary protection status are counted separately from asylum applications. The Migration and Passport Office runs the national procedure.

Official sources: Eurostat: Asylum applicants (migr_asyappctza)

How many people get Liechtenstein citizenship each year?

182 people acquired Liechtenstein citizenship in 2024, according to Eurostat's citizenship table (migr_acq), updated 27 March 2026. The number was 189 in 2023, 186 in 2022 and 112 in 2019.

The figures cover all ways of acquiring citizenship, including naturalisation after long residence and facilitated naturalisation, for example through marriage. Eurostat compiles the data from national sources; the 2024 figures were published in March 2026. With a population of about 41,000, 182 grants equal roughly 4.5 per 1,000 residents.

Official sources: Eurostat: Acquisition of citizenship (migr_acq)

What share of Liechtenstein's population are immigrants?

The UN Population Division puts the share of people born abroad in Liechtenstein at 69.4% in 2024. That compares with 63.6% in 2015. It is 2nd highest of 52 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 11.7%. Worldwide: 4th of 193.

What is net migration in Liechtenstein?

The UN Population Division puts net migration in Liechtenstein at 194 in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2019, at 271; its low point was 2016, at 63. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 158, and Liechtenstein placed 26th highest of 52. World rank, highest first: 68th of 193.

How many refugees are in Liechtenstein?

In 2025, the number of refugees in the country in Liechtenstein was 987, according to UNHCR. No year since 2005 has been higher. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 62,365, and Liechtenstein placed 46th highest of 50. World rank, highest first: 127th of 169.

How many refugees come from Liechtenstein?

According to UNHCR, the number of refugees from the country living abroad in Liechtenstein was 5 in 2022. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 393, and Liechtenstein placed 43rd highest of 50. World rank, highest first: 175th of 188.