Switzerland vs Hungary
Every indicator for Switzerland and Hungary side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Switzerland | Hungary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,092,436 | 9,514,251 | −4.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,044 | 246 | +324.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 114,769 | 25,907 | +343.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.4 | 76.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 41,291 | 93,030 | −55.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 220 | 102 | +115.3% |
| Median age (years) | 43.0 | 43.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.3 | 93.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.9 | 4.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.2 | 4.4 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 85.7 | 70.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,722 | 4,735 | +42.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.72 | 2.16 | −66.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.27 | 4.43 | −48.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 739 | 498 | +48.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 20,000 | 46,000 | −56.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 4.8 | −54.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.40 | 0.95 | −57.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Switzerland relative to Hungary; a positive value favors Switzerland. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Hungary is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Switzerland leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in gdp per capita, about 4.4 times; they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Switzerland's gdp per capita (114,769) is about 4.4 times Hungary's (25,907).
- Switzerland's gdp (nominal) (1,044) is about 4.2 times Hungary's (246).
- Hungary's military expenditure as a share of gdp (2.16) is about 3.0 times Switzerland's (0.72).
- Hungary's armed forces as a share of the labor force (0.95) is about 2.4 times Switzerland's (0.40).
- Hungary's armed forces personnel (2020) (46,000) is about 2.3 times Switzerland's (20,000).
Frequently asked questions
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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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