Czechia vs Switzerland
Every indicator for Czechia and Switzerland side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Czechia | Switzerland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,886,878 | 9,092,436 | +19.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 391 | 1,044 | −62.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,917 | 114,769 | −68.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 84.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 78,871 | 41,291 | +91.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 138 | 220 | −37.3% |
| Median age (years) | 43.7 | 43.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 87.7 | 97.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.8 | 4.9 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 0.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 72.9 | 85.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,525 | 6,722 | −2.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 0.72 | +166.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.32 | 2.27 | +90.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 599 | 739 | −18.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 27,000 | 20,000 | +35.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 2.2 | +12.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.51 | 0.40 | +27.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Czechia relative to Switzerland; a positive value favors Czechia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Czechia is 19.7% higher than Switzerland.
- On gdp (nominal), Czechia is 62.5% lower than Switzerland.
- On gdp per capita, Czechia is 68.7% 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