Poverty and living standards in Eschen, Liechtenstein: official figures
The 2020 census counted 1,975 occupied dwellings in Eschen, 15% more than in 2010, with 2.29 residents per occupied dwelling (the 5th lowest of 11).
How many people own their home in Eschen?
47.1% of occupied dwellings in Eschen were lived in by their owners in 2020, counting condominium flats, the 5th lowest home-ownership rate of 11 municipalities (national 46.7%).
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- Tenants and housing-cooperative members occupied 50.7% of Eschen's homes in 2020, up from 47.5% in 2010. Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
- Of 2,287 dwellings in Eschen in 2020, 311 (13.6%) were not occupied on census day, the 4th lowest of 11 (empty, holiday or used for other purposes). Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
- The housing stock of Eschen grew from 1,483 dwellings in 2000 to 2,287 in 2020 (+54%). Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
How Eschen compares with other municipalities
Owner-occupied share of occupied dwellings (incl. condominiums), census 2020 (2020)
Eschen ranks 7 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Owner-occupied share of occupied dwellings (incl. condominiums), census 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Schellenberg | 62.3% |
| 5 | Gamprin | 56.4% |
| 6 | Balzers | 53.7% |
| 7 | Eschen | 47.1% |
| 8 | Mauren | 45.2% |
| 9 | Triesen | 44.9% |
| 10 | Schaan | 42.1% |
Share of dwellings not occupied on census day 2020 (2020)
Eschen ranks 8 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of dwellings not occupied on census day 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Triesen | 14.0% |
| 6 | Planken | 14.0% |
| 7 | Schaan | 13.9% |
| 8 | Eschen | 13.6% |
| 9 | Balzers | 13.0% |
| 10 | Gamprin | 13.0% |
| 11 | Ruggell | 10.1% |
Residents per occupied dwelling, 2020 (2020)
Eschen ranks 7 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Residents per occupied dwelling, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Balzers | 2.33 |
| 5 | Mauren | 2.32 |
| 6 | Gamprin | 2.31 |
| 7 | Eschen | 2.29 |
| 8 | Triesen | 2.20 |
| 9 | Triesenberg | 2.19 |
| 10 | Schaan | 2.17 |
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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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