Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Switzerland  | Austria  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Swiss Confederation | Republic of Austria |
Continent  | Europe | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Bern | Vienna |
Latitude  | 46° 50′ 0″ N | 47° 20′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 15′ 0″ E | 13° 20′ 0″ E |
The total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km, and the total area of Austria is 83,879 sq km. Switzerland is smaller than Austria by 42,594 sq km. Switzerland is around 2.03 times smaller than Austria.
Indicators | Switzerland | Austria |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 41,285 Sq km | 83,879 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 42,594 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 15,940 Sq Mile | 32,386 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 16,446 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.34 % | 0.84 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Austria |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Zurich | Vienna |
Demonyms  | Swiss | Austrian |
Official Languages  | German, French, Italian, Romansh | German |
Government Status  | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic | Federal semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 58.2 % | 64.1 % |
The people of Switzerland are called Swiss, and the people of Austria are called Austrian.
Indicators | Switzerland | Austria |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Swiss Franc | Euro |
Currency Symbol  | CHF | EUR |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +41 | +43 |
Internet TLD  | .ch, .swiss | .at |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CH | AT |
Indicators | Switzerland | Austria |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Schweizerpsalm | Land der Berge, Land am Strome |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | One for all, all for one | National Anthem of the Republic of Austria |
National Animal  | Cow | Golden Eagle |
National Bird  | Barn Owl | Barn Swallow |
National Flower  | Edelweiss | Edelweiss |
National Sport  | Schwingen | Soccer |
National Colors  | Red and white | Red and white |
Indicators | Switzerland | Austria |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 7th April, 2025 | Monday, 7th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 06:57 AM | 06:57 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) | UTC+1 (Central European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | 211 days |
The current time and date in Switzerland is [06:57 AM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Austria is [06:57 AM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025].
So the current time and date in Switzerland and Austria are same.
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 Austria as of 2023 is estimated to be around 9,132,383.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Switzerland had 282,531 less people than Austria.
The annual Population Growth in Switzerland is 0.90% and the annual population growth in Austria is 0.74%.
Indicators | Switzerland | Austria |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.7 % | 12 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.7 % | 70.7 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 16.6 % | 17.3 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Austria |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Bern | Vienna |
Current Time | 06:57 AM | 06:57 AM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Clear Sky |
Current Temperature  | -0.28 Degree Celsius | 2.43 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 1.4 km/hr, 65 Degree | 5.66 km/hr, 340 Degree |
Humidity  | 60 % | 57 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Austria |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) | 1.41 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 75.49 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 40.95 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 2.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Switzerland | Austria |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (197 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) | Pancreas cancer ( 21 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 2.4 (people per 100K population) | 4.6 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 14.54 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 14.6 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
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 197 people per 100,000 people in Austria, 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 Austria, spent [ 12.1% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Switzerland | Austria |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 33.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 15.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.4 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 11.97 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (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 Switzerland, are 1.27 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Austria.
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