Government budget and revenue in Eschen, Liechtenstein: official figures
The municipality of Eschen took in CHF 30.3 million on its current account in 2024 and spent CHF 28.0 million, leaving a current surplus of CHF 2.3 million (CHF 492 per resident, the 3rd lowest of 11).
How much tax does Eschen collect?
Taxes brought Eschen CHF 16.6 million in 2024, 54.7% of its current revenue and CHF 3,511 per resident, the 3rd lowest of 11 municipalities.
Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copyDoes Eschen have debt?
At the end of 2024 Eschen held financial assets of CHF 70.7 million (CHF 14,939 per resident, the 5th lowest of 11) against liabilities of CHF 12.0 million, and equity of CHF 121.1 million.
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- Eschen received CHF 8.3 million from the national financial equalisation scheme (Finanzausgleich) in 2024, 27.3% of its current revenue and CHF 1,753 per resident, the 5th highest of 11. Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
- Investment spending by Eschen reached CHF 4.0 million in 2024, or CHF 837 per resident (the 5th lowest of 11); the largest part went on civil engineering such as roads and pipes. Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
- After investment, Eschen's overall accounts for 2024 closed with a surplus of CHF 2.8 million. Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
- Tax revenue of Eschen rose from CHF 16.5 million in 2023 to CHF 16.6 million in 2024 (+0.5%). Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
- Staff costs were CHF 6.5 million in 2024, 23.3% of Eschen's current spending. Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
How Eschen compares with other municipalities
Municipal tax revenue per resident, 2024 (2024)
Eschen ranks 9 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Municipal tax revenue per resident, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10 | Triesenberg | CHF 2,810 |
| 11 | Schellenberg | CHF 2,245 |
Financial equalisation (Finanzausgleich) received per resident, 2024 (2024)
Eschen ranks 5 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Financial equalisation (Finanzausgleich) received per resident, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Schellenberg | CHF 5,604 |
| 3 | Triesenberg | CHF 3,862 |
| 4 | Mauren | CHF 1,905 |
| 5 | Eschen | CHF 1,753 |
| 6 | Gamprin | CHF 1,669 |
| 7 | Balzers | CHF 1,260 |
| 8 | Triesen | CHF 860 |
Municipal investment spending per resident, 2024 (2024)
Eschen ranks 7 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Municipal investment spending per resident, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Triesenberg | CHF 1,984 |
| 5 | Balzers | CHF 1,427 |
| 6 | Schellenberg | CHF 1,339 |
| 7 | Eschen | CHF 837 |
| 8 | Gamprin | CHF 804 |
| 9 | Triesen | CHF 412 |
| 10 | Mauren | CHF 386 |
Municipal financial assets per resident, end of 2024 (2024)
Eschen ranks 7 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Municipal financial assets per resident, end of 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Gamprin | CHF 39,178 |
| 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 |
Surplus of the municipal current account per resident, 2024 (2024)
Eschen ranks 9 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Surplus of the municipal current account per resident, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 | Triesen | CHF 111 |
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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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