Wealthy but Tiny: Liechtenstein's Surprising Economic Success

Liechtenstein is a tiny European nation tucked between Switzerland and Austria. With an area of just 160 sq km, it has a population of around 41,000 residents.

Despite its small size, Liechtenstein boasts one of the world's highest GDP per capita. According to the World Bank, the country's 2024 GDP per capita is approximately $206,781.

The country does not have an airport or its own currency; it uses the Swiss franc instead. German is the official language, but Liechtenstein has no distinct national language of its own.