Government and politics in Triesenberg, Liechtenstein: official figures
The Gemeindevorsteher (mayor) of Triesenberg, directly elected in the municipal elections of 2023 for 2023-2027, comes from the Patriotic Union (VU).
Who controls the council in Triesenberg?
Triesenberg is governed by a municipal council (Gemeinderat) of 11 members including the Gemeindevorsteher; after the 2023 election the seats are FBP 5, VU 6.
Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copyWhat was the turnout in the Triesenberg municipal election?
Turnout in the 2023 mayoral election in Triesenberg was 83.0%, the 3rd highest of 11, against 73.6% across the country.
Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copyWhich party won the Triesenberg municipal election?
In the 2023 council vote in Triesenberg the VU won 54.9% of party votes (7,271 list votes), ahead of the FBP (39.5%, 5,240 votes), FL (5.6%, 739 votes).
Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copyDo young people vote in Triesenberg?
Turnout in the 2023 municipal elections in Triesenberg was 81.0% among 18-24 year olds and 69.6% among 25-34 year olds, against 86.4% among 50-64 year olds and 87.0% among those aged 65 and over.
Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copyMore figures
- 1,683 people could vote in Triesenberg in 2023, about 63 for every 100 residents, because only Liechtenstein citizens aged 18 and over may vote (the highest of 11). Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
- 1.2% of the ballot envelopes cast in Triesenberg's 2023 mayoral election were left blank (16 blank ballots), the 2nd lowest of 11. Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
How Triesenberg compares with other municipalities
Turnout in the 2023 election of the Gemeindevorsteher (mayor) (2023)
Triesenberg ranks 3 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Turnout in the 2023 election of the Gemeindevorsteher (mayor) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Planken | 89.8% |
| 2 | Schellenberg | 86.7% |
| 3 | Triesenberg | 83.0% |
| 4 | Ruggell | 81.5% |
| 5 | Balzers | 76.6% |
| 6 | Mauren | 74.6% |
| 7 | Triesen | 73.7% |
Eligible voters in the 2023 municipal elections per 100 residents (end of 2023) (2023)
Triesenberg ranks 1 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Eligible voters in the 2023 municipal elections per 100 residents (end of 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Triesenberg | 63.0 |
| 2 | Schellenberg | 56.1 |
| 3 | Balzers | 55.7 |
| 4 | Planken | 54.1 |
| 5 | Ruggell | 53.9 |
| 6 | Gamprin | 51.6 |
| 7 | Schaan | 51.2 |
FBP share of council votes, 2023 municipal elections (2023)
Triesenberg ranks 9 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | FBP share of council votes, 2023 municipal elections |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Schaan | 42.8% |
| 6 | Eschen | 42.7% |
| 7 | Vaduz | 41.3% |
| 8 | Schellenberg | 41.1% |
| 9 | Triesenberg | 39.5% |
| 10 | Balzers | 34.9% |
| 11 | Triesen | 33.9% |
VU share of council votes, 2023 municipal elections (2023)
Triesenberg ranks 2 of 11, highest first.
| Rank | Region | VU share of council votes, 2023 municipal elections |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balzers | 55.1% |
| 2 | Triesenberg | 54.9% |
| 3 | Ruggell | 48.4% |
| 4 | Schellenberg | 47.2% |
| 5 | Gamprin | 44.5% |
| 6 | Schaan | 43.6% |
| 7 | Planken | 43.3% |
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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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