Poverty and living standards in Schellenberg, Liechtenstein: official figures
The 2020 census counted 446 occupied dwellings in Schellenberg, 16% more than in 2010, with 2.49 residents per occupied dwelling (the highest of 11).
How many people own their home in Schellenberg?
62.3% of occupied dwellings in Schellenberg were lived in by their owners in 2020, counting condominium flats, the 4th highest home-ownership rate of 11 municipalities (national 46.7%).
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- Tenants and housing-cooperative members occupied 33.0% of Schellenberg's homes in 2020, up from 32.9% in 2010. Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
- Of 538 dwellings in Schellenberg in 2020, 90 (16.7%) were not occupied on census day, the 3rd highest of 11 (empty, holiday or used for other purposes). Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
- The housing stock of Schellenberg grew from 334 dwellings in 2000 to 538 in 2020 (+61%). Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
How Schellenberg compares with other municipalities
Owner-occupied share of occupied dwellings (incl. condominiums), census 2020 (2020)
Schellenberg ranks 4 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Owner-occupied share of occupied dwellings (incl. condominiums), census 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Planken | 68.5% |
| 2 | Ruggell | 65.7% |
| 3 | Triesenberg | 65.1% |
| 4 | Schellenberg | 62.3% |
| 5 | Gamprin | 56.4% |
| 6 | Balzers | 53.7% |
| 7 | Eschen | 47.1% |
Share of dwellings not occupied on census day 2020 (2020)
Schellenberg ranks 3 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of dwellings not occupied on census day 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Triesenberg | 44.5% |
| 2 | Vaduz | 18.3% |
| 3 | Schellenberg | 16.7% |
| 4 | Mauren | 15.4% |
| 5 | Triesen | 14.0% |
| 6 | Planken | 14.0% |
| 7 | Schaan | 13.9% |
Residents per occupied dwelling, 2020 (2020)
Schellenberg ranks 1 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Residents per occupied dwelling, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schellenberg | 2.49 |
| 2 | Ruggell | 2.47 |
| 3 | Planken | 2.45 |
| 4 | Balzers | 2.33 |
| 5 | Mauren | 2.32 |
| 6 | Gamprin | 2.31 |
| 7 | Eschen | 2.29 |
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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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