United Kingdom vs Switzerland
Every indicator for United Kingdom and Switzerland side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | United Kingdom | Switzerland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 69,487,000 | 9,092,436 | +664.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,003 | 1,044 | +283.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 57,602 | 114,769 | −49.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 84.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 243,610 | 41,291 | +490.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 285 | 220 | +29.5% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | 43.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.5 | 97.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.7 | 4.9 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.9 | 0.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 83.3 | 85.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 81,763 | 6,722 | +1,116.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.28 | 0.72 | +216.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.25 | 2.27 | +131.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,177 | 739 | +59.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 153,000 | 20,000 | +665.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 2.2 | +0.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.45 | 0.40 | +12.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of United Kingdom relative to Switzerland; a positive value favors United Kingdom. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), United Kingdom is 664.2% higher than Switzerland.
- On gdp (nominal), United Kingdom is 283.4% higher than Switzerland.
- On gdp per capita, United Kingdom is 49.8% 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