Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Switzerland  | Algeria  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Swiss Confederation | People's Democratic Republic of Algeria |
Continent  | Europe | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Bern | Algiers |
Latitude  | 46° 50′ 0″ N | 36° 42′ N |
Longitude  | 8° 15′ 0″ E | 3° 13′ E |
The total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km, and the total area of Algeria is 2,381,741 sq km. Switzerland is smaller than Algeria by 2,340,456 sq km. Switzerland is around 57.69 times smaller than Algeria.
Indicators | Switzerland | Algeria |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 41,285 Sq km | 2,381,741 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 2,340,456 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 15,940 Sq Mile | 919,595 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 903,655 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.34 % | 0.7 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Algeria |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Zurich | Algiers |
Demonyms  | Swiss | Algerian |
Official Languages  | German, French, Italian, Romansh | Arabic, Berber |
Government Status  | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 58.2 % | 99 % |
The people of Switzerland are called Swiss, and the people of Algeria are called Algerian.
Indicators | Switzerland | Algeria |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Swiss Franc | Algerian Dinar |
Currency Symbol  | CHF | DZD |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +41 | +213 |
Internet TLD  | .ch, .swiss | .dz |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CH | DZ |
Indicators | Switzerland | Algeria |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Schweizerpsalm | Kassaman |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | One for all, all for one | We Pledge |
National Animal  | Cow | Fennec Fox |
National Bird  | Barn Owl | Yet to Update |
National Flower  | Edelweiss | Iris |
National Sport  | Schwingen | Football |
National Colors  | Red and white | Green, white and red |
Indicators | Switzerland | Algeria |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Thursday, 10th April, 2025 | Thursday, 10th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 10:38 AM | 09:38 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) | UTC+1 (Central European Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) | UTC+1 (Central European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Switzerland is [10:38 AM], [Thursday, 10th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Algeria is [09:38 AM], [Thursday, 10th April, 2025].
Switzerland is [ 1 hours ] ahead of Algeria.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Switzerland as of 2023 is estimated to be around 8,849,852, and the total population of Algeria as of 2023 is estimated to be around 45,606,480.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Switzerland had 36,756,628 less people than Algeria.
The annual Population Growth in Switzerland is 0.90% and the annual population growth in Algeria is 1.84%.
Indicators | Switzerland | Algeria |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.7 % | 20.3 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.7 % | 73.7 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 16.6 % | 5.99 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Algeria |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Bern | Algiers |
Current Time | 10:38 AM | 09:38 AM |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Scattered Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 10.01 Degree Celsius | 18.79 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 3.13 km/hr, 40 Degree | 1.54 km/hr, 130 Degree |
Humidity  | 76 % | 58 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Algeria |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) | 2.83 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 91.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 63.71 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 18.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Switzerland | Algeria |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (127 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( 11 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 2.4 (people per 100K population) | 18.3 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 14.54 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 2.49 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.05 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Switzerland, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 125 people per 100,000 people in Switzerland, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 127 people per 100,000 people in Algeria, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Switzerland, spent [ 11.8% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Algeria, spent [ 5.53% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Switzerland | Algeria |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 36.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 23.8% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.4 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.61 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Switzerland, are 1.97 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Algeria.
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