Government budget and revenue in Balzers, Liechtenstein: official figures
The municipality of Balzers took in CHF 32.9 million on its current account in 2024 and spent CHF 29.2 million, leaving a current surplus of CHF 3.7 million (CHF 769 per resident, the 5th lowest of 11).
How much tax does Balzers collect?
Taxes brought Balzers CHF 20.7 million in 2024, 62.9% of its current revenue and CHF 4,304 per resident, the 6th highest of 11 municipalities.
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At the end of 2024 Balzers held financial assets of CHF 52.2 million (CHF 10,858 per resident, the lowest of 11) against liabilities of CHF 8.8 million, and equity of CHF 130.2 million.
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- Balzers received CHF 6.1 million from the national financial equalisation scheme (Finanzausgleich) in 2024, 18.4% of its current revenue and CHF 1,260 per resident, the 5th lowest of 11. Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
- Investment spending by Balzers reached CHF 6.9 million in 2024, or CHF 1,427 per resident (the 5th highest of 11); the largest part went on civil engineering such as roads and pipes. Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
- After investment, Balzers's overall accounts for 2024 closed with a surplus of CHF 0.9 million. Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
- Tax revenue of Balzers rose from CHF 20.4 million in 2023 to CHF 20.7 million in 2024 (+1.3%). Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
- Staff costs were CHF 6.6 million in 2024, 22.7% of Balzers's current spending. Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
How Balzers compares with other municipalities
Municipal tax revenue per resident, 2024 (2024)
Balzers ranks 6 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Municipal tax revenue per resident, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Gamprin | CHF 7,374 |
| 4 | Ruggell | CHF 6,872 |
| 5 | Triesen | CHF 4,313 |
| 6 | Balzers | CHF 4,304 |
| 7 | Planken | CHF 3,764 |
| 8 | Mauren | CHF 3,598 |
| 9 | Eschen | CHF 3,511 |
Financial equalisation (Finanzausgleich) received per resident, 2024 (2024)
Balzers ranks 7 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Financial equalisation (Finanzausgleich) received per resident, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Mauren | CHF 1,905 |
| 5 | Eschen | CHF 1,753 |
| 6 | Gamprin | CHF 1,669 |
| 7 | Balzers | CHF 1,260 |
| 8 | Triesen | CHF 860 |
| 9 | Ruggell | CHF 753 |
| 10 | Vaduz | CHF 0 |
Municipal investment spending per resident, 2024 (2024)
Balzers ranks 5 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Municipal investment spending per resident, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Schaan | CHF 2,908 |
| 3 | Ruggell | CHF 2,402 |
| 4 | Triesenberg | CHF 1,984 |
| 5 | Balzers | CHF 1,427 |
| 6 | Schellenberg | CHF 1,339 |
| 7 | Eschen | CHF 837 |
| 8 | Gamprin | CHF 804 |
Municipal financial assets per resident, end of 2024 (2024)
Balzers ranks 11 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Municipal financial assets per resident, end of 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Schellenberg | CHF 30,376 |
| 6 | Ruggell | CHF 15,863 |
| 7 | Eschen | CHF 14,939 |
| 8 | Triesen | CHF 13,835 |
| 9 | Triesenberg | CHF 13,747 |
| 10 | Mauren | CHF 11,475 |
| 11 | Balzers | CHF 10,858 |
Surplus of the municipal current account per resident, 2024 (2024)
Balzers ranks 7 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Surplus of the municipal current account per resident, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Planken | CHF 1,525 |
| 5 | Ruggell | CHF 1,462 |
| 6 | Schellenberg | CHF 933 |
| 7 | Balzers | CHF 769 |
| 8 | Mauren | CHF 501 |
| 9 | Eschen | CHF 492 |
| 10 | Triesenberg | CHF 365 |
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Sources
- Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein: Statistisches Jahrbuch Liechtensteins 2026 (tables T_1.1_02, T_2.1_01, T_2.1_03, T_2.2_10, T_2.2_11, T_2.3_02, T_5.2_02, T_5.2_03, T_6.2_01, T_8.1_12, T_10.1_26, T_10.1_27), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 55eec612904f…)
- Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein: Statistisches Jahrbuch Liechtensteins 2025 (2023 values of tables T_2.1_03, T_5.2_02, T_5.2_03, T_8.1_12), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 07de2024e769…)
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