Belgium vs Switzerland
Every indicator for Belgium and Switzerland side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Belgium | Switzerland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 11,941,781 | 9,092,436 | +31.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 725 | 1,044 | −30.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,750 | 114,769 | −47.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 84.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 30,689 | 41,291 | −25.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 389 | 220 | +76.7% |
| Median age (years) | 41.9 | 43.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 97.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.9 | 4.9 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 0.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 87.7 | 85.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 8,562 | 6,722 | +27.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.28 | 0.72 | +77.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.36 | 2.27 | +4.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 717 | 739 | −3.0% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 24,000 | 20,000 | +20.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.0 | 2.2 | −8.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.47 | 0.40 | +17.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Belgium relative to Switzerland; a positive value favors Belgium. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Belgium is 31.3% higher than Switzerland.
- On gdp (nominal), Belgium is 30.6% lower than Switzerland.
- On gdp per capita, Belgium is 47.1% 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