Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Switzerland  | Egypt  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Swiss Confederation | Arab Republic of Egypt |
Continent  | Europe | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Bern | Cairo |
Latitude  | 46° 50′ 0″ N | 30° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 15′ 0″ E | 31° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km, and the total area of Egypt is 1,010,408 sq km. Switzerland is smaller than Egypt by 969,123 sq km. Switzerland is around 24.47 times smaller than Egypt.
Indicators | Switzerland | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 41,285 Sq km | 1,010,408 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 969,123 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 15,940 Sq Mile | 390,121 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 374,181 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.34 % | 0.632 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Zurich | Cairo |
Demonyms  | Swiss | Egyptian |
Official Languages  | German, French, Italian, Romansh | Arabic |
Government Status  | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 58.2 % | 90.64 % |
The people of Switzerland are called Swiss, and the people of Egypt are called Egyptian.
Indicators | Switzerland | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Swiss Franc | Egyptian pound |
Currency Symbol  | CHF | EGP |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +41 | +20 |
Internet TLD  | .ch, .swiss | .eg |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CH | EG |
Indicators | Switzerland | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Schweizerpsalm | بلادي بلادي بلادي (Bilady, Bilady, Bilady) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | One for all, all for one | My Homeland, My Homeland, My Homeland |
National Animal  | Cow | Steppe Eagle |
National Bird  | Barn Owl | Steppe Eagle |
National Flower  | Edelweiss | Lotus |
National Sport  | Schwingen | Football |
National Colors  | Red and white | Red, white and black |
Indicators | Switzerland | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 08:27 PM | 08:27 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) | UTC+2 (Egypt Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) | UTC+3 (Egypt Summer 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 [08:27 PM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Egypt is [08:27 PM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025].
So the current time and date in Switzerland and Egypt 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 Egypt as of 2023 is estimated to be around 112,716,598.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Switzerland had 103,866,746 less people than Egypt.
The annual Population Growth in Switzerland is 0.90% and the annual population growth in Egypt is 1.90%.
Indicators | Switzerland | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.7 % | 21.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.7 % | 74 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 16.6 % | 4.63 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Bern | Cairo |
Current Time | 08:27 PM | 08:27 PM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Few Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 9.29 Degree Celsius | 21.23 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 5.36 km/hr, 51 Degree | 8.68 km/hr, 32 Degree |
Humidity  | 60 % | 46 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) | 2.88 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 199.95 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 114.68 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 15.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Switzerland | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (174 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( 13 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 2.4 (people per 100K population) | 9.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 14.54 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 3.01 (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 174 people per 100,000 people in Egypt, 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 Egypt, spent [ 4.61% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Switzerland | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 38.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 44.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.4 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.15 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 3.66 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Egypt.
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