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.
At a glance
Greece is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Switzerland leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in armed forces as a share of the labor force, about 8.0 times; they are closest on military expenditure per capita.
Key differences
- Greece's armed forces as a share of the labor force (3.20) is about 8.0 times Switzerland's (0.40).
- Greece's armed forces personnel (2020) (147,000) is about 7.4 times Switzerland's (20,000).
- Greece's armed forces per 1,000 people (14.1) is about 6.4 times Switzerland's (2.2).
- Greece's military expenditure as a share of gdp (3.13) is about 4.3 times Switzerland's (0.72).
- Switzerland's gdp per capita (114,769) is about 4.3 times Greece's (26,948).
Frequently asked questions
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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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