Switzerland

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Switzerland is located in Western Europe. Its capital is Bern, and it has a population of 9,092,436 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 41,284 square kilometers (approximately 15,940 square miles). Its currency is Swiss franc. The population density is approximately 220 people per square kilometer. Switzerland shares land borders with 5 countries: Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Liechtenstein.

About Switzerland

Switzerland at a glance

Economy of Switzerland

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Switzerland

AT

Austria

CapitalVienna

Population9,208,163

FR

France

CapitalParis

Population68,720,337

DE

Germany

CapitalBerlin

Population83,491,249

IT

Italy

CapitalRome

Population58,915,656

LI

Liechtenstein

CapitalVaduz

Population41,024