Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Switzerland  | Germany  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Swiss Confederation | Federal Republic of Germany |
Continent  | Europe | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Bern | Berlin |
Latitude  | 46° 50′ 0″ N | 51° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 15′ 0″ E | 9° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km, and the total area of Germany is 357,600 sq km. Switzerland is smaller than Germany by 316,315 sq km. Switzerland is around 8.66 times smaller than Germany.
Indicators | Switzerland | Germany |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 41,285 Sq km | 357,600 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 316,315 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 15,940 Sq Mile | 138,100 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 122,160 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.34 % | 1.27 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Germany |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Zurich | Berlin |
Demonyms  | Swiss | German |
Official Languages  | German, French, Italian, Romansh | German |
Government Status  | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic | Federal parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 58.2 % | 50.7 % |
The people of Switzerland are called Swiss, and the people of Germany are called German.
Indicators | Switzerland | Germany |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Swiss Franc | Euro |
Currency Symbol  | CHF | EUR |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +41 | +49 |
Internet TLD  | .ch, .swiss | .de |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CH | DE |
Indicators | Switzerland | Germany |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Schweizerpsalm | Deutschlandlied |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | One for all, all for one | The Song of the Germans |
National Animal  | Cow | Black Eagle |
National Bird  | Barn Owl | Eagle |
National Flower  | Edelweiss | Cornflower |
National Sport  | Schwingen | Football |
National Colors  | Red and white | Black, red and gold |
Indicators | Switzerland | Germany |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 08:41 PM | Yet to Update |
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 [08:41 PM], [Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 ].
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 Germany as of 2023 is estimated to be around 84,482,267.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Switzerland had 75,632,415 less people than Germany.
The annual Population Growth in Switzerland is 0.90% and the annual population growth in Germany is 0.47%.
Indicators | Switzerland | Germany |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.7 % | 12.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.7 % | 68.4 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 16.6 % | 19 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Bern | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 08:41 PM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Heavy Intensity Rain | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 14.46 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 1.34 km/hr, 134 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 87 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Switzerland | Germany |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) | 1.46 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 85 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 46.2 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Switzerland | Germany |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (176 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) | Breast cancer ( 23 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 2.4 (people per 100K population) | 3.3 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 14.54 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 12.31 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.02 (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 176 people per 100,000 people in Germany, 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 Germany, spent [ 12.93% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Switzerland | Germany |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 29.7 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 20.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.4 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 12.22 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 1.69 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Germany.
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