Daten & Fakten
Liechtenstein
Island
El Salvador
Capital
Liechtenstein
name: Vaduz
geographic coordinates: 47 08 N, 9 31 E
time difference: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
etymology: may be a conflation from the Latin vallis (valley) and the High German diutisk (meaning "German") to produce Valdutsch ("German valley"), which over time simplified and came to refer specifically to Vaduz, the town
geographic coordinates: 47 08 N, 9 31 E
time difference: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
etymology: may be a conflation from the Latin vallis (valley) and the High German diutisk (meaning "German") to produce Valdutsch ("German valley"), which over time simplified and came to refer specifically to Vaduz, the town
Island
name: Reykjavik
geographic coordinates: 64 09 N, 21 57 W
time difference: UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the name means "smoky bay" in Icelandic and refers to the steamy, smoke-like vapors discharged by hot springs in the area
geographic coordinates: 64 09 N, 21 57 W
time difference: UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the name means "smoky bay" in Icelandic and refers to the steamy, smoke-like vapors discharged by hot springs in the area
El Salvador
name: San Salvador
geographic coordinates: 13 42 N, 89 12 W
time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: Spanish for "Holy Savior" (referring to Jesus Christ)
geographic coordinates: 13 42 N, 89 12 W
time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: Spanish for "Holy Savior" (referring to Jesus Christ)
Citizenship
Liechtenstein
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Liechtenstein; in the case of a child born out of wedlock, the mother must be a citizen
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Liechtenstein; in the case of a child born out of wedlock, the mother must be a citizen
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
Island
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Iceland
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 3 to 7 years
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Iceland
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 3 to 7 years
El Salvador
citizenship by birth: yes
citizenship by descent only: yes
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
citizenship by descent only: yes
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
Legal system
Liechtenstein
civil law system influenced by Swiss, Austrian, and German law
Island
civil law system influenced by the Danish model
El Salvador
civil law system with minor common law influence; judicial review of legislative acts in the Supreme Court
Suffrage
Liechtenstein
18 years of age; universal
Island
18 years of age; universal
El Salvador
18 years of age; universal
Area
Liechtenstein
total: 160 sq km
land: 160 sq km
water: 0 sq km
land: 160 sq km
water: 0 sq km
Island
total: 103,000 sq km
land: 100,250 sq km
water: 2,750 sq km
land: 100,250 sq km
water: 2,750 sq km
El Salvador
total: 21,041 sq km
land: 20,721 sq km
water: 320 sq km
land: 20,721 sq km
water: 320 sq km
Land use
Liechtenstein
agricultural land: 37.6% (2018 est.)
arable land: 18.8% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 18.8% (2018 est.)
forest: 43.1% (2018 est.)
other: 19.3% (2018 est.)
arable land: 18.8% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 18.8% (2018 est.)
forest: 43.1% (2018 est.)
other: 19.3% (2018 est.)
Island
agricultural land: 18.7% (2018 est.)
arable land: 1.2% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 17.5% (2018 est.)
forest: 0.3% (2018 est.)
other: 81% (2018 est.)
arable land: 1.2% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 17.5% (2018 est.)
forest: 0.3% (2018 est.)
other: 81% (2018 est.)
El Salvador
agricultural land: 74.7% (2018 est.)
arable land: 33.1% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 10.9% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 30.7% (2018 est.)
forest: 13.6% (2018 est.)
other: 11.7% (2018 est.)
arable land: 33.1% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 10.9% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 30.7% (2018 est.)
forest: 13.6% (2018 est.)
other: 11.7% (2018 est.)
Location
Liechtenstein
Central Europe, between Austria and Switzerland
Island
Northern Europe, island between the Greenland Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northwest of the United Kingdom
El Salvador
Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and Honduras
Age structure
Liechtenstein
0-14 years: 15.27% (male 3,389/female 2,718)
15-64 years: 64.38% (male 12,800/female 12,947)
65 years and over: 20.35% (2023 est.) (male 3,738/female 4,401)
15-64 years: 64.38% (male 12,800/female 12,947)
65 years and over: 20.35% (2023 est.) (male 3,738/female 4,401)
Island
0-14 years: 19.98% (male 36,771/female 35,314)
15-64 years: 63.39% (male 115,547/female 113,212)
65 years and over: 16.63% (2023 est.) (male 28,410/female 31,618)
15-64 years: 63.39% (male 115,547/female 113,212)
65 years and over: 16.63% (2023 est.) (male 28,410/female 31,618)
El Salvador
0-14 years: 25.4% (male 857,304/female 819,670)
15-64 years: 66.39% (male 2,072,784/female 2,310,573)
65 years and over: 8.21% (2023 est.) (male 232,684/female 309,355)
15-64 years: 66.39% (male 2,072,784/female 2,310,573)
65 years and over: 8.21% (2023 est.) (male 232,684/female 309,355)
Birth rate
Liechtenstein
10.3 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Island
12.8 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
El Salvador
17.5 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Death rate
Liechtenstein
8.1 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Island
6.6 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
El Salvador
5.9 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Languages
Liechtenstein
German 91.5% (official) (Alemannic is the main dialect), Italian 1.5%, Turkish 1.3%, Portuguese 1.1%, other 4.6% (2015 est.)
major-language sample(s):
Das World Factbook, die unverzichtbare Quelle für grundlegende Informationen. (German)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
major-language sample(s):
Das World Factbook, die unverzichtbare Quelle für grundlegende Informationen. (German)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
Island
Icelandic, English, Nordic languages, German
El Salvador
Spanish (official), Nawat (among some Amerindians)
major-language sample(s):
La Libreta Informativa del Mundo, la fuente indispensable de información básica. (Spanish)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
major-language sample(s):
La Libreta Informativa del Mundo, la fuente indispensable de información básica. (Spanish)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
Life expectancy at birth
Liechtenstein
total population: 82.8 years (2023 est.)
male: 80.5 years
female: 85.6 years
male: 80.5 years
female: 85.6 years
Island
total population: 83.8 years (2023 est.)
male: 81.6 years
female: 86.2 years
male: 81.6 years
female: 86.2 years
El Salvador
total population: 75.6 years (2023 est.)
male: 72.2 years
female: 79.3 years
male: 72.2 years
female: 79.3 years
Major urban areas - population
Liechtenstein
5,000 VADUZ (capital) (2018)
Island
216,000 REYKJAVIK (capital) (2018)
El Salvador
1.116 million SAN SALVADOR (capital) (2023)
Median age
Liechtenstein
total: 44.1 years (2023 est.)
male: 42.3 years
female: 46 years
male: 42.3 years
female: 46 years
Island
total: 37.8 years (2023 est.)
male: 37.2 years
female: 38.4 years
male: 37.2 years
female: 38.4 years
El Salvador
total: 29.2 years (2023 est.)
male: 27.7 years
female: 30.7 years
male: 27.7 years
female: 30.7 years
Mother's mean age at first birth
Liechtenstein
31.3 years (2017)
Island
28.7 years (2020 est.)
El Salvador
20.8 years (2008 est.)
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-29
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-29
Net migration rate
Liechtenstein
4.8 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Island
2.7 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
El Salvador
-7 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Population distribution
Liechtenstein
most of the population is found in the western half of the country along the Rhine River
Island
Iceland is almost entirely urban with half of the population located in and around the capital of Reykjavik; smaller clusters are primarily found along the coast in the north and west
El Salvador
athough it is the smallest country in land area in Central America, El Salvador has a population that is 18 times larger than Belize; at least 20% of the population lives abroad; high population density country-wide, with particular concentration around the capital of San Salvador
Population growth rate
Liechtenstein
0.7% (2023 est.)
Island
0.89% (2023 est.)
El Salvador
0.46% (2023 est.)
Total fertility rate
Liechtenstein
1.69 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Island
1.95 children born/woman (2023 est.)
El Salvador
2.04 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Urbanization
Liechtenstein
urban population: 14.6% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 1.15% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 1.15% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Island
urban population: 94% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 0.74% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 0.74% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
El Salvador
urban population: 75.4% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 1.33% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 1.33% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Education expenditures
Liechtenstein
2.6% of GDP (2011 est.)
Island
7.7% of GDP (2020 est.)
El Salvador
4.1% of GDP (2020 est.)
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education)
Liechtenstein
total: 15 years
male: 16 years
female: 14 years (2020)
male: 16 years
female: 14 years (2020)
Island
total: 19 years
male: 18 years
female: 21 years (2020)
male: 18 years
female: 21 years (2020)
El Salvador
total: 12 years
male: 12 years
female: 12 years (2018)
male: 12 years
female: 12 years (2018)
Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-)
Liechtenstein
1.6% (of GDP) (2012 est.)
Island
1.5% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
El Salvador
-2.5% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
Industrial production growth rate
Liechtenstein
NA
Island
5.65% (2021 est.)
El Salvador
9.47% (2021 est.)
Labor force
Liechtenstein
38,520 (2015 est.) (2012)
note: 51% of the labor force in Liechtenstein commute daily from Austria, Switzerland, and Germany
note: 51% of the labor force in Liechtenstein commute daily from Austria, Switzerland, and Germany
Island
200,300 (2021 est.)
El Salvador
2.658 million (2021 est.)
Population below poverty line
Liechtenstein
NA
Island
8.8% (2017 est.)
El Salvador
22.8% (2019 est.)
Unemployment rate
Liechtenstein
2.4% (2015)
2.4% (2014)
2.4% (2014)
Island
5.4% (2021 est.)
5.48% (2020 est.)
3.51% (2019 est.)
5.48% (2020 est.)
3.51% (2019 est.)
El Salvador
5.94% (2021 est.)
6.25% (2020 est.)
4.17% (2019 est.)
note: data are official rates; but underemployment is high
6.25% (2020 est.)
4.17% (2019 est.)
note: data are official rates; but underemployment is high
Island
100.02% of GDP (2020 est.)
89.59% of GDP (2019 est.)
81.95% of GDP (2018 est.)
89.59% of GDP (2019 est.)
81.95% of GDP (2018 est.)
El Salvador
71.41% of GDP (2020 est.)
53.88% of GDP (2019 est.)
52.21% of GDP (2018 est.)
note: El Salvador's total public debt includes non-financial public sector debt, financial public sector debt, and central bank debt
53.88% of GDP (2019 est.)
52.21% of GDP (2018 est.)
note: El Salvador's total public debt includes non-financial public sector debt, financial public sector debt, and central bank debt
Inflation rate (consumer prices)
Liechtenstein
-0.4% (2016 est.)
-0.2% (2013)
-0.2% (2013)
Island
4.44% (2021 est.)
2.85% (2020 est.)
3.01% (2019 est.)
2.85% (2020 est.)
3.01% (2019 est.)
El Salvador
3.47% (2021 est.)
-0.37% (2020 est.)
0.08% (2019 est.)
-0.37% (2020 est.)
0.08% (2019 est.)
Exports
Liechtenstein
$3.217 billion (2015 est.)
$3.774 billion (2014 est.)
note: trade data exclude trade with Switzerland
$3.774 billion (2014 est.)
note: trade data exclude trade with Switzerland
Island
$9.775 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$7.501 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$11.005 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$7.501 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$11.005 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
El Salvador
$8.491 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$6.295 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$8.057 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$6.295 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$8.057 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Island
Netherlands 24%, Spain 10%, Germany 10%, United Kingdom 9%, United States 7% (2021)
El Salvador
United States 40%, Guatemala 15%, Honduras 15%, Nicaragua 6% (2019)
Imports
Liechtenstein
$2.23 billion (2014 est.)
note: trade data exclude trade with Switzerland
note: trade data exclude trade with Switzerland
Island
$10.234 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$7.616 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$9.891 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$7.616 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$9.891 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
El Salvador
$15.754 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$10.764 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$12.469 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$10.764 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$12.469 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Island
Norway 11%, Denmark 10%, Netherlands 9%, Germany 9%, China 7% (2021)
El Salvador
United States 30%, China 14%, Guatemala 13%, Mexico 8%, Honduras 6% (2019)
Island
96 (2021)
El Salvador
68 (2021)
Broadband - fixed subscriptions
Liechtenstein
total: 18,050 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 47 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 47 (2020 est.)
Island
total: 141,816 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 42 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 42 (2020 est.)
El Salvador
total: 586,000 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 9 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 9 (2020 est.)
Internet users
Liechtenstein
total: 37,440 (2021 est.)
percent of population: 96% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 96% (2021 est.)
Island
total: 370,000 (2021 est.)
percent of population: 100% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 100% (2021 est.)
El Salvador
total: 3.969 million (2021 est.)
percent of population: 63% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 63% (2021 est.)
Railways
Liechtenstein
total: 9 km (2018)
standard gauge: 9 km (2018) 1.435-m gauge (electrified)
note: belongs to the Austrian Railway System connecting Austria and Switzerland
standard gauge: 9 km (2018) 1.435-m gauge (electrified)
note: belongs to the Austrian Railway System connecting Austria and Switzerland
El Salvador
total: 12.5 km (2014)
narrow gauge: 12.5 km (2014) 0.914-mm gauge
narrow gauge: 12.5 km (2014) 0.914-mm gauge
Roadways
Liechtenstein
total: 630 km (2019)
Island
total: 12,898 km (2012)
paved/oiled gravel: 5,647 km (2012) (excludes urban roads)
unpaved: 7,251 km (2012)
paved/oiled gravel: 5,647 km (2012) (excludes urban roads)
unpaved: 7,251 km (2012)
El Salvador
total: 9,012 km (2017)
paved: 5,341 km (2017)
unpaved: 3,671 km (2017)
paved: 5,341 km (2017)
unpaved: 3,671 km (2017)
Telephones - fixed lines
Liechtenstein
total subscriptions: 11,712 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 30 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 30 (2021 est.)
Island
total subscriptions: 100,482 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 27 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 27 (2021 est.)
El Salvador
total subscriptions: 856,090 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 14 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 14 (2021 est.)
Telephones - mobile cellular
Liechtenstein
total subscriptions: 49,264 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 126 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 126 (2021 est.)
Island
total subscriptions: 437,270 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 118 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 118 (2021 est.)
El Salvador
total subscriptions: 11,071,073 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 175 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 175 (2021 est.)
Waterways
Liechtenstein
28 km (2010)
El Salvador
422 km (2022) (Rio Lempa River is partially navigable by small craft)
Disputes - international
Liechtenstein
none
Island
in 2019, Denmark signed continental shelf delimitation agreements with Iceland and Norway to parts of the continental shelf in the Ægir Basin, which is located north of the Faroe Islands
El Salvador
El Salvador-Honduras: International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on the delimitation of "bolsones" (disputed areas) along the El Salvador-Honduras border in 1992 with final settlement by the parties in 2006 after an Organization of American States survey and a further ICJ ruling in 2003; the 1992 ICJ ruling advised a tripartite resolution to a maritime boundary in the Gulf of Fonseca with consideration of Honduran access to the Pacific; El Salvador continues to claim tiny Conejo Island, not mentioned in the ICJ ruling, off Honduras in the Gulf of Fonseca.
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