Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Samoa  | Switzerland  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Independent State of Samoa | Swiss Confederation |
Continent  | Oceania | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Apia | Bern |
Latitude  | 13° 35′ 0″ S | 46° 50′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 172° 20′ 0″ W | 8° 15′ 0″ E |
The total area of Samoa is 2,831 sq km, and the total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km. Samoa is smaller than Switzerland by 38,454 sq km. Samoa is around 14.58 times smaller than Switzerland.
Indicators | Samoa | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 2,831 Sq km | 41,285 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 38,454 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 1,093 Sq Mile | 15,940 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 14,847 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.3 % | 4.34 % |
Indicators | Samoa | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Apia | Zurich |
Demonyms  | Samoan | Swiss |
Official Languages  | Samoan, English | German, French, Italian, Romansh |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 97.9 % | 58.2 % |
The people of Samoa are called Samoan, and the people of Switzerland are called Swiss.
Indicators | Samoa | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Samoan tala | Swiss Franc |
Currency Symbol  | WST | CHF |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +685 | +41 |
Internet TLD  | .ws | .ch, .swiss |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | WS | CH |
Indicators | Samoa | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | The Banner of Freedom | Schweizerpsalm |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Banner of Freedom | One for all, all for one |
National Animal  | Manumea | Cow |
National Bird  | Manumea | Barn Owl |
National Flower  | Tequila Torch Ginger | Edelweiss |
National Sport  | Cricket | Schwingen |
National Colors  | Red, white and blue | Red and white |
Indicators | Samoa | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 18th April, 2025 | Friday, 18th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 07:47 PM | 08:47 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+13 (Samoa Time) | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+13 (Samoa 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 Samoa is [07:47 PM], [Friday, 18th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Switzerland is [08:47 AM], [Friday, 18th April, 2025].
Samoa is [ 11 hours ] ahead of Switzerland.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Samoa as of 2023 is estimated to be around 225,681, 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, Samoa had 8,624,171 less people than Switzerland.
The annual Population Growth in Samoa is 1.22% and the annual population growth in Switzerland is 0.90%.
Indicators | Samoa | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 25 % | 12.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.1 % | 70.7 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.92 % | 16.6 % |
Indicators | Samoa | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Apia | Bern |
Current Time | 07:47 PM | 08:47 AM |
Current Weather  | Light Rain  | Broken Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 26.62 Degree Celsius | 6.19 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 6.8 km/hr, 99 Degree | 3.13 km/hr, 256 Degree |
Humidity  | 78 % | 72 % |
Indicators | Samoa | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.88 (Births Per Woman) | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 172.46 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 107.45 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 13.9 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Samoa | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (122 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers ( 13 people per 100K population) | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.6 (people per 100K population) | 2.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 12.55 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 14.54 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Samoa, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 122 people per 100,000 people in Samoa, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
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 Samoa, spent [ 6.8% ] 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 | Samoa | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 38.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 62.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.39 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 10.4 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (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 Samoa, are 5.16 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Switzerland.
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