Government budget and revenue in Vaduz, Liechtenstein: official figures
The municipality of Vaduz took in CHF 91.6 million on its current account in 2024 and spent CHF 76.4 million, leaving a current surplus of CHF 15.2 million (CHF 2,524 per resident, the 2nd highest of 11).
How much tax does Vaduz collect?
Taxes brought Vaduz CHF 62.1 million in 2024, 67.8% of its current revenue and CHF 10,299 per resident, the 2nd highest of 11 municipalities.
Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copyDoes Vaduz have debt?
At the end of 2024 Vaduz held financial assets of CHF 580.4 million (CHF 96,214 per resident, the highest of 11) against liabilities of CHF 27.0 million, and equity of CHF 795.8 million.
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- Vaduz 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 Vaduz reached CHF 29.5 million in 2024, or CHF 4,897 per resident (the highest of 11); the largest part went on buildings. Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
- After investment, Vaduz's overall accounts for 2024 closed with a deficit of CHF 4.7 million. Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
- Tax revenue of Vaduz fell from CHF 64.7 million in 2023 to CHF 62.1 million in 2024 (-4.0%). Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
- Staff costs were CHF 13.4 million in 2024, 17.5% of Vaduz's current spending. Source: Amt für Statistik, Fürstentum Liechtenstein · saved copy
How Vaduz compares with other municipalities
Municipal tax revenue per resident, 2024 (2024)
Vaduz ranks 2 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)
Vaduz ranks 10 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)
Vaduz ranks 1 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)
Vaduz ranks 1 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)
Vaduz ranks 2 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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