Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Switzerland  | New Zealand  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Swiss Confederation | New Zealand |
Continent  | Europe | Oceania |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Bern | Wellington |
Latitude  | 46° 50′ 0″ N | 40° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 8° 15′ 0″ E | 174° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km, and the total area of New Zealand is 268,021 sq km. Switzerland is smaller than New Zealand by 226,736 sq km. Switzerland is around 6.49 times smaller than New Zealand.
Indicators | Switzerland | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 41,285 Sq km | 268,021 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 226,736 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 15,940 Sq Mile | 103,483 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 87,543 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.34 % | 1.6 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Zurich | Auckland |
Demonyms  | Swiss | New Zealand |
Official Languages  | German, French, Italian, Romansh | English, Maori, NZ Sign Language |
Government Status  | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 58.2 % | 36.5 % |
The people of Switzerland are called Swiss, and the people of New Zealand are called New Zealand.
Indicators | Switzerland | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Swiss Franc | New Zealand dollar |
Currency Symbol  | CHF | NZD |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +41 | +64 |
Internet TLD  | .ch, .swiss | .nz |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CH | NZ |
Indicators | Switzerland | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Schweizerpsalm | God Defend New Zealand |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | One for all, all for one | God Defend New Zealand |
National Animal  | Cow | Kiwi |
National Bird  | Barn Owl | Kiwi |
National Flower  | Edelweiss | Kowhai |
National Sport  | Schwingen | Rugby Union |
National Colors  | Red and white | Black |
Indicators | Switzerland | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 13th January, 2025 | Monday, 13th January, 2025 |
Current Time  | 03:50 AM | 03:50 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) | UTC+12 to UTC+13 (New Zealand Standard Time to New Zealand Daylight Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) | UTC+12 to UTC+13 (New Zealand Standard Time to New Zealand Daylight Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | Sunday, 29th September, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | Sunday, 7th April, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | 191 days |
The current time and date in Switzerland is [03:50 AM], [Monday, 13th January, 2025 ].
The current time and date in New Zealand is [03:50 PM], [Monday, 13th January, 2025].
Switzerland is [ 12 hours ] behind of New Zealand.
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 New Zealand as of 2023 is estimated to be around 5,223,100.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Switzerland had 3,626,752 more people than New Zealand.
The annual Population Growth in Switzerland is 0.90% and the annual population growth in New Zealand is 1.64%.
Indicators | Switzerland | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.7 % | 14.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.7 % | 71.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 16.6 % | 14.4 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Bern | Wellington |
Current Time | 03:50 AM | 03:50 PM |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Broken Clouds |
Current Temperature  | -2.50 Degree Celsius | 15.81 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 4.47 km/hr, 65 Degree | 7.72 km/hr, 180 Degree |
Humidity  | 73 % | 67 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) | 1.66 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 77.69 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 49.19 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 3.9 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Switzerland | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (106.5 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) | Breast cancer ( 15.4 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 2.4 (people per 100K population) | 6.6 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 14.54 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 11.05 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.01 (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 106.5 people per 100,000 people in New Zealand, 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 New Zealand, spent [ 10.05% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Switzerland | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 30.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 33.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.4 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 9.89 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 2.78 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in New Zealand.
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