Switzerland vs Greece
Every indicator for Switzerland and Greece side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Switzerland | Greece | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,092,436 | 10,413,962 | −12.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,044 | 281 | +271.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 114,769 | 26,948 | +325.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.4 | 81.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 41,291 | 131,960 | −68.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 220 | 79 | +179.0% |
| Median age (years) | 43.0 | 46.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.3 | 86.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.9 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.2 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 85.7 | 79.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,722 | 8,022 | −16.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.72 | 3.13 | −77.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.27 | 6.58 | −65.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 739 | 770 | −4.0% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 20,000 | 147,000 | −86.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 14.1 | −84.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.40 | 3.20 | −87.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Switzerland relative to Greece; a positive value favors Switzerland. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Switzerland is 12.7% lower than Greece.
- On gdp (nominal), Switzerland is 271.5% higher than Greece.
- On gdp per capita, Switzerland is 325.9% higher than Greece.
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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