Switzerland

Western Europe, Europe

Life Expectancy

#4of 194 countries

84.1 years

World Bank 2022

About the size of Netherlands

41.3K km² against 41.9K km². Total area, REST Countries.

1480% of world median

GDP per person

Method

Median among 189 other countries with data. GDP per person is not household income.

World rankings

Sovereign states with data

Highest rankings

Life Expectancy84.1 years. World Bank 2022.4 of 194 GDP / Person$100.6K. World Bank 2023.5 of 190 Health % GDP11.7% of GDP. World Bank / WHO 2021.10 of 193

Lowest rankings

Foreign Investment-$115.5B. World Bank 2022.186 of 188 Inflation %2.1%. World Bank 2023.164 of 179 Fertility1.33 births/woman. World Bank 2022.171 of 194

Neighbours

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Switzerland, in short

What is the capital of Switzerland?

The capital of Switzerland is Bern. Bern is the seat of national government for Switzerland, a country in Western Europe.

What is the population of Switzerland?

Switzerland has a population of about 8.9 million people, the 101st largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Switzerland?

Switzerland covers 41,284 square kilometers (15,940 square miles), making Switzerland the 136th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Switzerland?

Switzerland borders 5 countries: Austria, France, Italy, Liechtenstein and Germany.

What is the life expectancy in Switzerland?

Life expectancy at birth in Switzerland is 84.1 years, the 6th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Switzerland in?

Switzerland is in Europe, in the Western Europe region. Switzerland is one of 53 countries and territories in Europe.