MigrantoLiechtenstein Diaspora
346 Liechtensteiners live abroad — the #229 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 88% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| 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 destination region
Europe is the leading destination region at 98%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Liechtenstein.
Portugal is the primary destination for emigrants
Portugal attracts 75% of all emigrants from Liechtenstein, while the second-largest destination receives just 6%.
Emigration has become more concentrated over time
The top destination's share rose from 55% to 75%, with Portugal increasingly the primary choice.
The share of emigrants going to Latin America has declined since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Latin America has shifted from 22.7% to 1.4% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1995 | 28 |
| 2000 | 52 |
| 2005 | 154 |
| 2010 | 264 |
| 2015 | 293 |
| 2020 | 314 |
| 2024 | 346 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| 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 destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Liechtensteiners move to?
Most Liechtensteiners have moved to Portugal, Denmark and Norway — these three countries account for about 88% of all Liechtensteiners living abroad.
How many Liechtensteiners live abroad?
Around 346 Liechtensteiners live abroad, making it the #229-largest emigrant population in the world.
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.
How has emigration from Liechtenstein changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Liechtenstein has grown from 293 to 346 people, a growth of about 18%.
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