Switzerland vs Portugal
Every indicator for Switzerland and Portugal side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Switzerland | Portugal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,092,436 | 10,804,871 | −15.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,044 | 347 | +200.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 114,769 | 32,082 | +257.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.4 | 82.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 41,291 | 92,230 | −55.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 220 | 117 | +88.0% |
| Median age (years) | 43.0 | 46.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.3 | 88.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.9 | 6.2 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.2 | 2.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 85.7 | 61.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,722 | 4,642 | +44.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.72 | 1.53 | −52.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.27 | 3.57 | −36.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 739 | 430 | +72.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 20,000 | 52,000 | −61.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 4.8 | −54.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.40 | 1.01 | −60.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Switzerland relative to Portugal; a positive value favors Switzerland. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Switzerland is 15.8% lower than Portugal.
- On gdp (nominal), Switzerland is 200.9% higher than Portugal.
- On gdp per capita, Switzerland is 257.7% higher than Portugal.
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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