Office of Statistics
The Office of Statistics is Liechtenstein's statistical information center. It provides the national and municipal authorities as well as the public with relevant, reliable and coherent statistical information on society, economy and environment in Liechtenstein.
Beginning of statistics
The first statistical surveys were carried out in Liechtenstein from 1784 in the form of population censuses. These were initially carried out at irregular intervals, but from 1891 a census was generally conducted every 10 years.
Official statistics were institutionalized in the middle of the 20th century. In 1943, Andreas Eberle began statistical work on family allowances as an employee of the government chancellery, later also on old-age and survivors' pensions, and set up the “Statistics on National Tax”. On December 14, 1950, the government approved the official title “Office for Child Welfare and Statistics” and in 1956 the name was changed to “Office of Statistics”. Important statistical publications included the “Statistical Tables”, the forerunner of today's Statistical Yearbook. The publication at the time contained statistical information on the age structure and marital status of the resident population, on foreigners, on businesses located in Liechtenstein, on tourism and on health insurance companies.
In the course of the retirement of the then Head of Office, the Office of Statistics was incorporated into the Office of Economic Affairs at the beginning of 1976 under the name “Official Statistics”. The Statistics Act came into force in the same year. Since 1 January 2009, Liechtenstein's official statistics have once again been organized as a separate, professionally independent Office of Statistics.
Source: Government consultation report on the revision of the Statistics Act (Department of Economic Affairs, 2007)
The Office today
At the government level, the business of the Office of Statistics is assigned to the Ministry of General Government Affairs and Finance. The Office of Statistics is guided by the European Statistics Code of Practice. Statistical information serves to form informed opinions and makes an important contribution to political decision-making.
The Strategy 2025-2029 provides information on the mission statement, mission and current objectives of the Office for Statistics.
Contact
Office of Statistics
Postal address
Äulestrasse 51
P.O. Box 684
9490 Vaduz
Visitor address
Haus Risch
Äulestrasse 51
9490 Vaduz
Opening hours
Counter
Monday to Friday
08.00 - 11.30
13.30 - 17.00
Office
Monday to Friday
08.30 - 11.30
13.30 - 17.00
Holidays and off-duty days
Location
Äulestrasse 51 is located in the center of Vaduz, Liechtenstein. If you are traveling by car, head toward the town center and turn onto Äulestrasse, which is clearly signposted. Number 51 is on the right side of the street, further along the road. Parking is available along Äulestrasse or in nearby areas.
If using public transport, get off at the Vaduz Post bus stop. From there, it is a seven to ten-minute walk. Walk south along the main road and turn right onto Äulestrasse. Continue along the street until you reach number 51 on the right-hand side.
For those on foot, start from the Vaduz town center and follow the signs to Äulestrasse. Number 51 is on the right side and easy to find.
The entrance is well-marked and accessible. If you need assistance, please contact us.