The majority of Liechtenstein’s industrial and service companies rate the overall situation as good. Business conditions and profitability remained largely stable in the second quarter of 2026, and the workforce is also assessed as having remained unchanged.
The main obstacles to the Liechtenstein economy identified are labor shortages (21%), insufficient demand (16%), and financing constraints (8%). At the same time, 42% of the surveyed industrial and service companies report that they did not encounter any obstacles in the second quarter of 2026. A more nuanced analysis shows that industrial companies are primarily affected by insufficient demand (24%), while labor shortages (38%) are the dominant issue for service companies.
Liechtenstein’s industrial and service companies continue to expect stable development for the third quarter of 2026. Respondents forecast an unchanged business situation and profitability, as well as a stable workforce. However, their forecasts reveal differing trends. While the service sectors expect an increase in headcount, the industrial sector is preparing for a decline in workforce levels.