Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Switzerland  | Kenya  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Swiss Confederation | Republic of Kenya |
Continent  | Europe | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Bern | Nairobi |
Latitude  | 46° 50′ 0″ N | 1° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 8° 15′ 0″ E | 38° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km, and the total area of Kenya is 580,367 sq km. Switzerland is smaller than Kenya by 539,082 sq km. Switzerland is around 14.06 times smaller than Kenya.
Indicators | Switzerland | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 41,285 Sq km | 580,367 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 539,082 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 15,940 Sq Mile | 224,081 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 208,141 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.34 % | 2.3 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Zurich | Nairobi |
Demonyms  | Swiss | Kenyan |
Official Languages  | German, French, Italian, Romansh | Swahili, English |
Government Status  | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 58.2 % | 85.5 % |
The people of Switzerland are called Swiss, and the people of Kenya are called Kenyan.
Indicators | Switzerland | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Swiss Franc | Kenyan shilling |
Currency Symbol  | CHF | KES |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +41 | +254 |
Internet TLD  | .ch, .swiss | .ke |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CH | KE |
Indicators | Switzerland | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Schweizerpsalm | Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | One for all, all for one | O God of All Creation |
National Animal  | Cow | Lion |
National Bird  | Barn Owl | Lilac-breasted Roller |
National Flower  | Edelweiss | None |
National Sport  | Schwingen | Rugby Sevens |
National Colors  | Red and white | Black, red, green and white |
Indicators | Switzerland | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 7th April, 2025 | Monday, 7th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 01:12 AM | 02:12 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) | UTC+3 (East Africa 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 [01:12 AM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Kenya is [02:12 AM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025].
Switzerland is [ 1 hours ] behind of Kenya.
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 Kenya as of 2023 is estimated to be around 55,100,586.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Switzerland had 46,250,734 less people than Kenya.
The annual Population Growth in Switzerland is 0.90% and the annual population growth in Kenya is 2.09%.
Indicators | Switzerland | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.7 % | 25.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.7 % | 71.7 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 16.6 % | 2.64 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Bern | Nairobi |
Current Time | 01:12 AM | 02:12 AM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 4.05 Degree Celsius | 15.95 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 3.58 km/hr, 53 Degree | 1.35 km/hr, 17 Degree |
Humidity  | 50 % | 95 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) | 3.3 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 407.93 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 301.54 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 30.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Switzerland | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (48.8 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease ( 22.8 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 2.4 (people per 100K population) | 28.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 14.54 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 6.11 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.46 (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 48.8 people per 100,000 people in Kenya, are dying of Neonatal conditions, 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 Kenya, spent [ 4.55% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Switzerland | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 33.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 12.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.4 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 2.87 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Switzerland, are 1.02 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Kenya.
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