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Liechtenstein’s GDP Growth

Measured as the annual percentage change in real GDP at constant national prices, this indicator shows the year-on-year rate of economic expansion. It reveals economic momentum and growth trends (higher is better).

Latest (2009)
-1.2 %
Year-over-year
-3.0 %
Change since start (1971→2009)
-2.8 %

Key insights

  • From 1971 to 2009, GDP Growth changed by -2.8 %.
  • Most recent year-over-year change (2008→2009): -3.0 %.
  • Lowest level: -1.9 % in 2003.
  • Highest level: 10.4 % in 1999.

GDP Growth Chart (1971–2009)

*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries

GDP Growth Table (1971–2009)

GDP Growth — Liechtenstein
Year GDP Growth
1971 1.7 %
1972 1.7 %
1973 1.7 %
1974 1.7 %
1975 1.7 %
1976 4.8 %
1977 4.8 %
1978 4.8 %
1979 4.8 %
1980 4.8 %
1981 4.8 %
1982 -1.6 %
1983 0.5 %
1984 4.3 %
1985 7.0 %
1986 4.0 %
1987 9.2 %
1988 5.6 %
1989 4.5 %
1990 2.3 %
1991 1.8 %
1992 3.6 %
1993 4.3 %
1994 6.9 %
1995 5.9 %
1996 6.9 %
1997 7.2 %
1998 7.8 %
1999 10.4 %
2000 3.2 %
2001 -0.7 %
2002 -1.0 %
2003 -1.9 %
2004 3.0 %
2005 4.8 %
2006 8.6 %
2007 3.3 %
2008 1.8 %
2009 -1.2 %

Source: World Bank

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