Liechtenstein Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Liechtenstein's net migration was 194 in 2025, ranked 141st globally. This represents a 5.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Liechtenstein's net migration stood at 194 in 2025, a decline of +12 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 205 by 2026. Liechtenstein ranked 141st globally.
Liechtenstein’s net migration has risen steadily since the 1960s, moving from 123.00 in 1960 to a recent 194.00 in 2025, placing the principality at rank 141 globally. The highest inflow recorded was 335.00 in 1968, a post‑war boom that reflected the country’s burgeoning financial services sector, while the lowest point of 63.00 occurred in 2016 amid tighter European migration controls. Over the 66‑year series, the net migration figure has more than doubled, outpacing peers such as the Turks and Caicos Islands (177.00) and the Isle of Man (166.00), which occupy nearby ranks. The upward trajectory suggests that Liechtenstein continues to attract skilled workers and high‑net‑worth residents, a pattern likely to persist unless major policy shifts in the EU or changes to its tax regime alter its competitive advantage.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 207 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 206 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 205 | - | - |
| 2025 | 194 | −12 | #141 |
| 2024 | 206 | −8 | #136 |
| 2023 | 214 | +2 | #126 |
| 2022 | 212 | +25 | #119 |
| 2021 | 187 | −82 | #127 |
| 2020 | 269 | −2 | #126 |
| 2019 | 271 | +116 | #125 |
| 2018 | 155 | −51 | #115 |
| 2017 | 206 | +143 | #114 |
| 2016 | 63 | −100 | #113 |
| 2015 | 163 | +60 | #129 |
| 2014 | 103 | −77 | #128 |
| 2013 | 180 | −51 | #125 |
| 2012 | 231 | +92 | #128 |
| 2011 | 139 | +15 | #128 |
Analysis
Liechtenstein's net migration was 194 in 2025, a decline of −12 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 205 by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Liechtenstein's net migration was 194 in 2025. Ranked 141st globally. This represents a 5.8% decrease from the previous year.
Liechtenstein's net migration peaked at 335 in 1968.
The lowest net migration in Liechtenstein was 63 in 2016.
Liechtenstein ranks 141st globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Liechtenstein's net migration is projected to reach 205 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Liechtenstein in 2025 was 194. This ranks 141st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_liechtenstein_net-migration,
title = {Liechtenstein Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/liechtenstein/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}