Liechtenstein
Europe · Western Europe
Tiny Alpine finance hub: very low taxes, the Swiss franc, almost no unemployment.
At a Glance
📈Liechtenstein's Human Development Index
0.942
Very High human development#13 of 191 countries worldwide, #11 of 44 in Europe.
Higher than 94% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is one of the world's smallest countries, a principality tucked between Switzerland and Austria in the Rhine Valley, with alpine scenery, a well-preserved medieval castle, and the distinction of being one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world. Life here is orderly, prosperous, and quiet, with a strong tradition of fine art collecting and a surprisingly vibrant hiking culture. Most visitors come as a day trip, but the country has its own understated charm.
- Second highest GDP per capita in the world after Luxembourg.
- More registered companies than citizens.
- One of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world.
Quick Facts
Capital
Vaduz
Language
German
Currency
Fr CHF
Area
160 km²
Nomad Hub
GDP / Capita
$220K
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 2000
0.871 → 0.942 (+0.071)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 23 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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💬Quick answers
What is Liechtenstein's Human Development Index?
Liechtenstein's Human Development Index is 0.942 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #13 of 191 countries.
What is life expectancy in Liechtenstein?
Life expectancy at birth in Liechtenstein is 84.2 yrs (World Bank), ranked #6 of 195 countries.