Liechtenstein is a country in Western Europe, Europe. In 2025 it has about 40,100 people (UN estimate), the 187th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1990Population: 187th
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Region
Western Europe, Europe
Population
about 40,100 (187th)
Area
160 km² (188th)
UN member since
September 18, 1990
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Liechtenstein in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 40,100, the 187th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/3,100 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 160 km², the 188th largest of the 193. That is about 1/2,400 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 251.
Joining the United Nations
Liechtenstein joined the United Nations on September 18, 1990.
That was 34 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare Liechtenstein’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Liechtenstein on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Liechtenstein, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 9 UN member states in Western Europe. The one with the most people is Germany.