Germany vs Switzerland
Every indicator for Germany and Switzerland side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Switzerland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 9,092,436 | +818.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 1,044 | +383.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 114,769 | −47.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 84.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 41,291 | +766.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 220 | +6.0% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 43.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 97.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 4.9 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 0.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 85.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 6,722 | +1,215.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 0.72 | +162.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 2.27 | +73.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 739 | +43.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 20,000 | +815.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 2.2 | −0.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 0.40 | +5.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Switzerland; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Germany is 818.2% higher than Switzerland.
- On gdp (nominal), Germany is 383.8% higher than Switzerland.
- On gdp per capita, Germany is 47.3% lower than Switzerland.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI