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.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Switzerland is 75.0% lower than Poland.
- On gdp per capita, Switzerland is 303.8% higher than Poland.
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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