Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Namibia  | Switzerland  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Namibia | Swiss Confederation |
Continent  | Africa | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Windhoek | Bern |
Latitude  | 22° 0′ 0″ S | 46° 50′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 17° 0′ 0″ E | 8° 15′ 0″ E |
The total area of Namibia is 825,615 sq km, and the total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km. Namibia is bigger than Switzerland by 784,330 sq km. Namibia is around 20.00 times bigger than Switzerland.
Indicators | Namibia | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 825,615 Sq km | 41,285 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 784,330 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 318,772 Sq Mile | 15,940 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 302,832 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 4.34 % |
Indicators | Namibia | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Windhoek | Zurich |
Demonyms  | Namibian | Swiss |
Official Languages  | English | German, French, Italian, Romansh |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 87.9 % | 58.2 % |
The people of Namibia are called Namibian, and the people of Switzerland are called Swiss.
Indicators | Namibia | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Namibian dollar | Swiss Franc |
Currency Symbol  | NAD | CHF |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +264 | +41 |
Internet TLD  | .na | .ch, .swiss |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | NA | CH |
Indicators | Namibia | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Namibia, Land of the Brave | Schweizerpsalm |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Namibia, Land of the Brave | One for all, all for one |
National Animal  | Oryx | Cow |
National Bird  | African Fish Eagle | Barn Owl |
National Flower  | Welwitschia Mirabilis | Edelweiss |
National Sport  | Rugby Union | Schwingen |
National Colors  | Blue, red, green, white and yellow | Red and white |
Indicators | Namibia | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 11:04 AM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) | UTC+1 (Central European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | 211 days |
The current time and date in Namibia is [11:04 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Namibia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 2,604,172, and the total population of Switzerland as of 2023 is estimated to be around 8,849,852.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Namibia had 6,245,680 less people than Switzerland.
The annual Population Growth in Namibia is 1.68% and the annual population growth in Switzerland is 0.90%.
Indicators | Namibia | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 24.1 % | 12.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 72.1 % | 70.7 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.74 % | 16.6 % |
Indicators | Namibia | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Windhoek | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 11:04 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 23.39 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 0.45 km/hr, 130 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 60 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Namibia | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.25 (Births Per Woman) | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 521.27 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 348.11 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 28.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Namibia | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | HIV/AIDS (117.4 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( 18.5 people per 100K population) | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 22 (people per 100K population) | 2.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 9.73 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 14.54 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 2.39 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Namibia, is [ HIV/AIDS ]. Around 117.4 people per 100,000 people in Namibia, are dying of HIV/AIDS.
Similarly, around 125 people per 100,000 people in Switzerland, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Namibia, spent [ 9.38% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Switzerland, spent [ 11.8% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Namibia | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 43.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 17% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 5.93 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 10.4 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Namibia, are 1.40 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Switzerland.
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