Switzerland vs Poland
Every indicator for Switzerland and Poland side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Switzerland | Poland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,092,436 | 36,435,861 | −75.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,044 | 1,035 | +0.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 114,769 | 28,420 | +303.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.4 | 78.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 41,291 | 313,930 | −86.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 220 | 116 | +89.7% |
| Median age (years) | 43.0 | 42.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.3 | 88.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.9 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.2 | 3.8 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 85.7 | 60.1 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,722 | 38,001 | −82.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.72 | 4.15 | −82.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.27 | 8.47 | −73.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 739 | 1,043 | −29.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 20,000 | 189,000 | −89.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 5.2 | −57.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.40 | 1.04 | −61.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Switzerland relative to Poland; a positive value favors Switzerland. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Poland is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Switzerland leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in armed forces personnel (2020), about 9.5 times; they are closest on gdp (nominal).
Key differences
- Poland's armed forces personnel (2020) (189,000) is about 9.5 times Switzerland's (20,000).
- Poland's area (313,930) is about 7.6 times Switzerland's (41,291).
- Poland's military expenditure as a share of gdp (4.15) is about 5.8 times Switzerland's (0.72).
- Poland's military expenditure (2024) (38,001) is about 5.7 times Switzerland's (6,722).
- Switzerland's gdp per capita (114,769) is about 4.0 times Poland's (28,420).
Frequently asked questions
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