Liechtenstein
Based on the most recent published official birth records (and Birthgap harmonisation where noted).
Liechtenstein experienced a notable shift in maternal rates in 2024, with a decline in the total maternal rate to 65.0%, down 3.5 percentage points from 2023. Conversely, childlessness increased to 35.0%, marking a rise of 3.5 percentage points. These changes highlight contrasting trends in women's reproductive behavior within the country over the past year.
- Average children per mother remained stable at about 2.13, aligning closely with the five-year average.
- The average maternal age dropped slightly by 0.3 years to 31.7 years.
- Total fertility gap rose to 33.0%, up 3.3 percentage points, continuing a five-year upward trend.
- Total number of births declined by 20 to 341 in 2024 compared with 2023.
In 2024, Liechtenstein shows a slight decline in total maternal rate and a stable average number of children per mother near two.
- Total maternal rate falling, now below recent five-year average
- Average children per mother steady at just over two
- Average maternal age stable close to 32 years
- Childlessness rate increasing, surpassing five-year average
- Societal half-life sharply decreased, indicating faster generational turnover
Key fertility indicators — Liechtenstein
| Total Maternal Rate (TMR) | 65.0% |
| Childlessness Rate (TCR) | 35.0% |
| TGI (great-grandchildren per 100 parents) | 30 |
| Total births (latest year) | 341 |
Motherhood prevalence (TMR)
Liechtenstein’s total maternal rate (TMR) is 65.0% in 2024. It is lower than in 2023 (down 3.5pp). Looking at the last five years, TMR has been falling (average 68.9% across 2020–2024). Relative to the earliest available baseline in the 2020s (68.9%), today’s TMR is lower by about 3.9pp. Globally ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set. Within Europe ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set.
| Year | TMR | Year | TMR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a | 2023 | 68.5% |
| 2000 | n/a | 2024 | 65.0% |
Source: Eurostat.
Children per mother (CPM)
The average number of children per mother in Liechtenstein is 2.13 (2024). It remains broadly stable compared with 2023 (little change). Looking at the last five years, CPM has been rising (five-year average 2.09). Compared with the long-run norm from the 2020s (2.09), mothers in Liechtenstein are now having close to that long-run level children on average. Globally ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set. Within Europe ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set.
| Year | CPM | Year | CPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a | 2023 | 2.13 |
| 2000 | n/a | 2024 | 2.13 |
Source: Eurostat.
Average maternal age (AMA)
In 2024, mothers in Liechtenstein had children at an average age of 31.7 years. It has fallen by 0.3 years compared with the previous year. Across the most recent five-year window, AMA has been broadly stable with an average of 31.8 years. Compared with the long-run norm from the 2020s (31.8 years), the average maternal age today is close to that long-run level. Globally ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set. Within Europe ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set.
| Year | BIRTH | Year | BIRTH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a | 2023 | 31.99 |
| 2000 | n/a | 2024 | 31.68 |
Source: Eurostat.
Total Fertility Gap (TFG)
In 2024, Liechtenstein’s TFG is 33.0% (equivalent to a TFR of 1.39). It increased relative to 2023 (up 3.3pp). Over the past five years, the Total Fertility Gap has been rising; the 2020–2024 average is 30.4%. Against the oldest decade baseline on record (2020s, 30.4%), the TFG stands higher by about 2.6pp. Globally ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set. Within Europe ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set.
| Year | TFG | Year | TFG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a | 2023 | 29.7% |
| 2000 | n/a | 2024 | 33.0% |
Source: Eurostat.
Future Worker Gap (FWG)
The Future Worker Gap (FWG) for Liechtenstein stands at 43.4% in 2024. It rose sharply compared with 2023 (up 6.0pp). Looking at the last five years, FWG has been rising (average 39.8% across 2020–2024). Compared with the long-run norm from the 2020s (39.8%), the future worker gap today is higher by about 3.6pp. Globally ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set. Within Europe ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set.
| Year | FWG | Year | FWG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a | 2023 | 37.4% |
| 2000 | n/a | 2024 | 43.4% |
Source: Eurostat.
Societal Half-Life (SHL)
In 2024, SHL in Liechtenstein is 58.2 years. It moved sharply down from 2023 (down 8.7 years). Over the past five years, SHL has been falling; the 2020–2024 average is 64.8 years. Compared with the long-run norm from the 2020s (64.8 years), the societal half-life today is lower by about 6.6 years. Globally ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set. Within Europe ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set.
Triple Generation Impact (TGI)
With this Birthgap (TFG) for every 100 people of fertility age in Liechtenstein, there would be 30 great-grandchildren, representing a -70.0% drop from the current generation.
Globally ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set.
Within Europe ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set.
Birth trajectory
Milestones Years: - Births down 50% in 2082 - Births down 75% in 2140 - Births down 90% in 2217
Based on the 2024 birth pattern, total births would fall by half from 341 in 2024 to 170 in 2082, and by 90% to 34 in 2217 (ignoring migration).
Childlessness rate (TCR)
The TCR in Liechtenstein is 35.0% as of 2024. It increased relative to 2023 (up 3.5pp). Over the past five years, childlessness has been rising; the 2020–2024 average is 31.1%. Against the oldest decade baseline on record (2020s, 31.1%), the rate today stands higher by about 3.9pp. Globally ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set. Within Europe ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set.
| Year | TCR | Year | TCR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a | 2023 | 31.5% |
| 2000 | n/a | 2024 | 35.0% |
Source: Eurostat.
Total births
In 2024, Liechtenstein recorded 341 total births. It is broadly unchanged from 2023. Over the past five years, total births have been broadly stable, averaging 355 per year. Compared with the 2020s average (355), total births are now close to that long-run level.
| Year | Births | Year | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a | 2023 | 361 |
| 2000 | n/a | 2024 | 341 |
Source: Eurostat.
Future Worker Gap (FWG)
The Future Worker Gap (FWG) for Liechtenstein stands at 43.4% in 2024. It rose sharply compared with 2023 (up 6.0pp). Looking at the last five years, FWG has been rising (average 39.8% across 2020–2024). Compared with the long-run norm from the 2020s (39.8%), the future worker gap today is higher by about 3.6pp. Globally ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set. Within Europe ranking is not available because the country is outside the current rankable comparison set.
| Year | FWG | Year | FWG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | n/a | 2010 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a | 2020 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a | 2023 | 37.4% |
| 2000 | n/a | 2024 | 43.4% |
Source: Eurostat.