MigrantoLiechtenstein Diaspora
346 Liechtensteiners live abroad — 1% of the population of Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 88% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 259 |
| Denmark | 22 |
| Norway | 22 |
| Luxembourg | 9 |
| Slovakia | 8 |
| Greece | 7 |
| Slovenia | 7 |
| Costa Rica | 5 |
| Hungary | 4 |
| Guinea | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 1 |
| Estonia | 0 |
| Iceland | 0 |
| Latvia | 0 |
| Bolivia | 0 |
By region
98% of the diaspora lives in Europe
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Key facts
The Liechtenstein diaspora in numbers
Most Liechtensteiners abroad live in Portugal
75% of the diaspora lives in Portugal, while the next country accounts for just 6%.
The diaspora is more concentrated than in 1990
The largest country's share rose from 55% to 75%, and today that country is Portugal.
The share of the diaspora living in Latin America has declined since 1990
22.7% of the diaspora lived in Latin America in 1990, compared with 1.4% today.
Liechtenstein diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1995 | 28 |
| 2000 | 52 |
| 2005 | 154 |
| 2010 | 264 |
| 2015 | 293 |
| 2020 | 314 |
| 2024 | 346 |
Largest communities over time
Liechtensteiners living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| Year | Portugal | Denmark | Norway | Luxembourg | Slovakia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 99 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 179 | 20 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 202 | 20 | 27 | 0 | 7 |
| 2020 | 230 | 26 | 20 | 8 | 7 |
| 2024 | 259 | 22 | 22 | 9 | 8 |
Fastest-changing communities
How the number of Liechtensteiners in each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Liechtensteiners live outside Liechtenstein?
Around 346 Liechtensteiners live abroad, the world's #229 largest diaspora.
Where do most Liechtensteiners abroad live?
Most Liechtensteiners live in Portugal, Denmark and Norway — these three countries account for about 88% of all Liechtensteiners living abroad.
Which country has the largest Liechtenstein population outside Liechtenstein?
Portugal is home to the largest Liechtenstein community abroad — 259 people, about 75% of all Liechtensteiners living abroad.
What share of the population of Liechtenstein lives abroad?
About 1% of the population of Liechtenstein lives abroad — that's 346 out of a total population of 40.5K.
Is the Liechtenstein diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Liechtensteiners living abroad has grown from 293 to 346, about 18%.
Where does the data on the Liechtenstein diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Liechtenstein who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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