Switzerland vs Ukraine
Every indicator for Switzerland and Ukraine side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Switzerland | Ukraine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,092,436 | 38,980,376 | −76.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,044 | 214 | +387.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 114,769 | 5,866 | +1,856.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.4 | 74.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 41,291 | 603,550 | −93.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 220 | 65 | +241.0% |
| Median age (years) | 43.0 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.3 | 82.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.9 | 9.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.2 | 12.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 85.7 | 69.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,722 | 64,705 | −89.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.72 | 34.48 | −97.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.27 | 54.01 | −95.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 739 | 1,660 | −55.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 20,000 | 298,000 | −93.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 7.6 | −71.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.40 | 1.43 | −72.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Switzerland relative to Ukraine; a positive value favors Switzerland. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Switzerland is 76.7% lower than Ukraine.
- On gdp (nominal), Switzerland is 387.9% higher than Ukraine.
- On gdp per capita, Switzerland is 1,856.5% higher than Ukraine.
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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