Government budget and revenue in Schaan, Liechtenstein: official figures
The municipality of Schaan took in CHF 88.5 million on its current account in 2024 and spent CHF 62.4 million, leaving a current surplus of CHF 26.1 million (CHF 4,147 per resident, the highest of 11).
How much tax does Schaan collect?
Taxes brought Schaan CHF 69.1 million in 2024, 78.1% of its current revenue and CHF 10,985 per resident, the highest of 11 municipalities.
Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copyDoes Schaan have debt?
At the end of 2024 Schaan held financial assets of CHF 430.4 million (CHF 68,457 per resident, the 2nd highest of 11) against liabilities of CHF 18.0 million, and equity of CHF 509.4 million.
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- Schaan received no payment from the national financial equalisation scheme (Finanzausgleich) in 2024, one of only 2 municipalities strong enough in tax revenue to do without it. Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
- Investment spending by Schaan reached CHF 18.3 million in 2024, or CHF 2,908 per resident (the 2nd highest of 11); the largest part went on buildings. Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
- After investment, Schaan's overall accounts for 2024 closed with a surplus of CHF 16.8 million. Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
- Tax revenue of Schaan fell from CHF 76.1 million in 2023 to CHF 69.1 million in 2024 (-9.3%). Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
- Staff costs were CHF 10.9 million in 2024, 17.4% of Schaan's current spending. Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
How Schaan compares with other municipalities
Municipal tax revenue per resident, 2024 (2024)
Schaan ranks 1 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Municipal tax revenue per resident, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schaan | CHF 10,985 |
| 2 | Vaduz | CHF 10,299 |
| 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 |
Financial equalisation (Finanzausgleich) received per resident, 2024 (2024)
Schaan ranks 11 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Financial equalisation (Finanzausgleich) received per resident, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 | Schaan | CHF 0 |
Municipal investment spending per resident, 2024 (2024)
Schaan ranks 2 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Municipal investment spending per resident, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaduz | CHF 4,897 |
| 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 |
Municipal financial assets per resident, end of 2024 (2024)
Schaan ranks 2 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Municipal financial assets per resident, end of 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaduz | CHF 96,214 |
| 2 | Schaan | CHF 68,457 |
| 3 | Planken | CHF 48,919 |
| 4 | Gamprin | CHF 39,178 |
| 5 | Schellenberg | CHF 30,376 |
| 6 | Ruggell | CHF 15,863 |
| 7 | Eschen | CHF 14,939 |
Surplus of the municipal current account per resident, 2024 (2024)
Schaan ranks 1 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Surplus of the municipal current account per resident, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schaan | CHF 4,147 |
| 2 | Vaduz | CHF 2,524 |
| 3 | Gamprin | CHF 2,469 |
| 4 | Planken | CHF 1,525 |
| 5 | Ruggell | CHF 1,462 |
| 6 | Schellenberg | CHF 933 |
| 7 | Balzers | CHF 769 |
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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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