Liechtenstein is a principality in the Alps and a microstate. Despite its small landmass of only 160 km2 and a population of 38,111 Liechtenstein has a very successful industrial sector and a strong banking industry, making the country one of the most prosperous nations in the world. The domestic unemployment rate is 1,7 % and about 54% of all employees employed in Liechtenstein are commuters from neighbouring countries.[citation needed]
Notable firms
This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy.
Name | Industry | Sector | Headquarters | Founded | Notes | Status | |
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Hilcona | Consumer goods | Food products | Schaan | 1935 | Convenience food | P | A |
Hilti | Consumer goods | Home construction | Schaan | 1941 | Power tools | P | A |
Intamin | Industrials | Amusement rides | Schaan | 1967 | Thrill rides and roller coasters | P | A |
Ivoclar Vivadent | Health care | Medical equipment | Schaan | 1923 | Dental technology | P | A |
Jehle | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Schaan | 1970s | Sports cars | P | D |
LGT Group | Financials | Banks | Vaduz | 1920 | Fully owned by the private foundation of the prince | P | A |
Liechtenstein Bus | Industrials | Transportation services | Schaan | 2012 | Bus company | P | A |
Liechtensteinische Post | Industrials | Delivery services | Schaan | 2000 | Postal service | P | A |
Medixsysteme | Health care | Medical equipment | Ruggell | 2002 | Aesthetic medicine | P | A |
National Bank of Liechtenstein | Financials | Banks | Vaduz | 1861 | Majority of all shares are state-owned | P | A |
Neutrik | Industrials | Electrical components & equipment | Schaan | 1975 | Connectors | P | A |
NTi Audio | Industrials | Electronic equipment | Schaan | 2000 | Acoustic test instruments | P | A |
Oerlikon Balzers | Industrials | Industrial machinery | Balzers | 1946 | Surface technologies | P | A |
Orca Engineering | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Schaan | 1987 | Sports cars | P | D |
VP Bank | Financials | Banks | Vaduz | 1956 | Important activity in investment funds | P | A |