Government and politics in Eschen, Liechtenstein: official figures
The Gemeindevorsteher (mayor) of Eschen, directly elected in the municipal elections of 2023 for 2023-2027, comes from the Progressive Citizens' Party (FBP).
Who controls the council in Eschen?
Eschen is governed by a municipal council (Gemeinderat) of 11 members including the Gemeindevorsteher; after the 2023 election the seats are FBP 5, VU 4, DpL 2.
Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copyWhat was the turnout in the Eschen municipal election?
Turnout in the 2023 mayoral election in Eschen was 68.3%, the 2nd lowest of 11, against 73.6% across the country.
Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copyWhich party won the Eschen municipal election?
In the 2023 council vote in Eschen the FBP won 42.7% of party votes (6,502 list votes), ahead of the VU (38.7%, 5,896 votes), DpL (18.5%, 2,822 votes).
Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copyDo young people vote in Eschen?
Turnout in the 2023 municipal elections in Eschen was 52.8% among 18-24 year olds and 46.8% among 25-34 year olds, against 79.9% among 50-64 year olds and 82.8% among those aged 65 and over.
Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copyMore figures
- 2,342 people could vote in Eschen in 2023, about 51 for every 100 residents, because only Liechtenstein citizens aged 18 and over may vote (the 4th lowest of 11). Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
- 12.0% of the ballot envelopes cast in Eschen's 2023 mayoral election were left blank (180 blank ballots), the 2nd highest of 11. Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
How Eschen compares with other municipalities
Turnout in the 2023 election of the Gemeindevorsteher (mayor) (2023)
Eschen ranks 10 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Turnout in the 2023 election of the Gemeindevorsteher (mayor) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Balzers | 76.6% |
| 6 | Mauren | 74.6% |
| 7 | Triesen | 73.7% |
| 8 | Vaduz | 71.1% |
| 9 | Gamprin | 69.6% |
| 10 | Eschen | 68.3% |
| 11 | Schaan | 67.3% |
Eligible voters in the 2023 municipal elections per 100 residents (end of 2023) (2023)
Eschen ranks 8 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Eligible voters in the 2023 municipal elections per 100 residents (end of 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Ruggell | 53.9 |
| 6 | Gamprin | 51.6 |
| 7 | Schaan | 51.2 |
| 8 | Eschen | 50.8 |
| 9 | Triesen | 49.3 |
| 10 | Vaduz | 48.7 |
| 11 | Mauren | 47.6 |
FBP share of council votes, 2023 municipal elections (2023)
Eschen ranks 6 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | FBP share of council votes, 2023 municipal elections |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ruggell | 51.6% |
| 4 | Mauren | 46.4% |
| 5 | Schaan | 42.8% |
| 6 | Eschen | 42.7% |
| 7 | Vaduz | 41.3% |
| 8 | Schellenberg | 41.1% |
| 9 | Triesenberg | 39.5% |
VU share of council votes, 2023 municipal elections (2023)
Eschen ranks 10 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | VU share of council votes, 2023 municipal elections |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Gamprin | 44.5% |
| 6 | Schaan | 43.6% |
| 7 | Planken | 43.3% |
| 8 | Triesen | 42.5% |
| 9 | Vaduz | 41.3% |
| 10 | Eschen | 38.7% |
| 11 | Mauren | 37.9% |
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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…)
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