🇱🇮 Liechtenstein
Constitutional monarchy
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Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein
Monarch · 13,487 days in office
How the political system works in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is governed as a constitutional monarchy. Its monarch, Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein, has led the country since Nov 13, 1989. Liechtenstein has had 8 monarchs since 1608.
Tenure records
Longest-serving
Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein
25,932 days
Shortest-serving
Franz I, Prince of Liechtenstein
3,451 days
Average tenure
13,606 days
Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein: 1% below average
Female leaders
0 of 8
All male to date
Recent monarchs by days in office
All monarchs of Liechtenstein
| # | Name | Took office | Left office | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein | Nov 13, 1989 | Incumbent | 13,487 |
| 7 |  Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein | Jul 25, 1938 | Nov 13, 1989 | 18,739 |
| 6 |  Franz I, Prince of Liechtenstein | Feb 11, 1929 | Jul 25, 1938 | 3,451 |
| 5 |  Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein | Jan 1, 1858 | Jan 1, 1929 | 25,932 |
| 4 |  Prince Alois II, Prince of Liechtenstein | Jan 1, 1836 | Jan 1, 1858 | 8,036 |
| 3 |  Johann I Joseph, Prince of Liechtenstein | Jan 1, 1805 | Jan 1, 1836 | 11,322 |
| 2 |  Karl Eusebius, Prince of Liechtenstein | Jan 1, 1627 | Jan 1, 1684 | 20,819 |
| 1 |  Karl I, Prince of Liechtenstein | Jan 1, 1608 | Jan 1, 1627 | 6,940 |
Officeholder history via Wikidata. Multiple rows for one person indicate separate terms.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the Monarch of Liechtenstein?
- Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein has been Monarch of Liechtenstein since Nov 13, 1989.
- How is the leader of Liechtenstein chosen?
- Liechtenstein is governed as a constitutional monarchy. Its monarch, Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein, has led the country since Nov 13, 1989. Liechtenstein has had 8 monarchs since 1608.
- Who is the longest-serving Monarch of Liechtenstein?
- Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein, with 25,932 days in office.
- Has Liechtenstein ever had a female monarch?
- No. All 8 monarchs of Liechtenstein to date have been men.