More jobs than inhabitants: 57% of jobs are held by cross-border commuters, and only 416 people were registered unemployed in August 2026. But as an EEA citizen you need a permit for every job, and residence permits are limited and partly drawn by lottery. Find out where to look for work, what the rules are and how commuting works.
In its report on labour shortages (May 2024) the Government of Liechtenstein names three areas where specific skilled workers are missing:
The number of vacancies has grown: from an average of 820 open positions in 2017 to 885 in 2023, and at the end of January 2024 939 vacancies were registered with the AMS FL.
Because so many jobs are held by commuters, it often makes sense to look at Liechtenstein together with the neighbouring regions of Switzerland and Austria – many people live there and work in Liechtenstein.
Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.
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