Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Switzerland  | Malawi  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Swiss Confederation | Republic of Malawi |
Continent  | Europe | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Bern | Lilongwe |
Latitude  | 46° 50′ 0″ N | 13° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 8° 15′ 0″ E | 34° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km, and the total area of Malawi is 118,484 sq km. Switzerland is smaller than Malawi by 77,199 sq km. Switzerland is around 2.87 times smaller than Malawi.
Indicators | Switzerland | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 41,285 Sq km | 118,484 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 77,199 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 15,940 Sq Mile | 45,747 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 29,807 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.34 % | 20.6 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Zurich | Lilongwe |
Demonyms  | Swiss | Malawian |
Official Languages  | German, French, Italian, Romansh | English |
Government Status  | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 58.2 % | 82.3 % |
The people of Switzerland are called Swiss, and the people of Malawi are called Malawian.
Indicators | Switzerland | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Swiss Franc | Malawian kwacha |
Currency Symbol  | CHF | MWK |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +41 | +265 |
Internet TLD  | .ch, .swiss | .mw |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CH | MW |
Indicators | Switzerland | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Schweizerpsalm | Mlungu dalitsani Malaŵi |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | One for all, all for one | O God Bless Our Land of Malawi |
National Animal  | Cow | Thomson's Gazelle |
National Bird  | Barn Owl | African Fish Eagle |
National Flower  | Edelweiss | Flame lily |
National Sport  | Schwingen | Football |
National Colors  | Red and white | Black, red and green |
Indicators | Switzerland | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 7th April, 2025 | Monday, 7th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 01:14 AM | 01:14 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) | UTC+2 (Central 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 [01:14 AM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Malawi is [01:14 AM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025].
So the current time and date in Switzerland and Malawi 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 Malawi as of 2023 is estimated to be around 20,931,751.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Switzerland had 12,081,899 less people than Malawi.
The annual Population Growth in Switzerland is 0.90% and the annual population growth in Malawi is 2.71%.
Indicators | Switzerland | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.7 % | 28.8 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.7 % | 68.9 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 16.6 % | 2.37 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Bern | Lilongwe |
Current Time | 01:14 AM | 01:14 AM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Few Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 3.80 Degree Celsius | 17.80 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 4.02 km/hr, 62 Degree | 1.28 km/hr, 127 Degree |
Humidity  | 51 % | 96 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) | 3.85 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 393.69 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 256.97 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 30.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Switzerland | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) | HIV/AIDS (69 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) | Tuberculosis ( 16.1 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 2.4 (people per 100K population) | 20.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 14.54 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.41 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.81 (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 69 people per 100,000 people in Malawi, are dying of HIV/AIDS, 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 Malawi, spent [ 7.41% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Switzerland | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 29.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 7.74% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.4 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 3.24 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 1.56 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Malawi.
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