Netherlands vs Switzerland
Every indicator for Netherlands and Switzerland side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Netherlands | Switzerland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 18,087,633 | 9,092,436 | +98.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,333 | 1,044 | +27.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 73,684 | 114,769 | −35.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 84.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 41,540 | 41,291 | +0.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 435 | 220 | +97.7% |
| Median age (years) | 42.2 | 43.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.0 | 97.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.9 | 4.9 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.3 | 0.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 95.9 | 85.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 23,179 | 6,722 | +244.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 0.72 | +166.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.34 | 2.27 | +91.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,281 | 739 | +73.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 41,000 | 20,000 | +105.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.3 | 2.2 | +3.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 0.40 | +5.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Netherlands relative to Switzerland; a positive value favors Netherlands. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Netherlands is 98.9% higher than Switzerland.
- On gdp (nominal), Netherlands is 27.7% higher than Switzerland.
- On gdp per capita, Netherlands is 35.8% 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