Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Switzerland  | Paraguay  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Swiss Confederation | Republic of Paraguay |
Continent  | Europe | South America |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Bern | Asunción |
Latitude  | 46° 50′ 0″ N | 23° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 8° 15′ 0″ E | 58° 0′ 0″ W |
The total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km, and the total area of Paraguay is 406,752 sq km. Switzerland is smaller than Paraguay by 365,467 sq km. Switzerland is around 9.85 times smaller than Paraguay.
Indicators | Switzerland | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 41,285 Sq km | 406,752 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 365,467 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 15,940 Sq Mile | 157,048 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 141,108 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.34 % | 2.6 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Zurich | Asunción |
Demonyms  | Swiss | Paraguayan |
Official Languages  | German, French, Italian, Romansh | Spanish, Guarani |
Government Status  | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 58.2 % | 95.5 % |
The people of Switzerland are called Swiss, and the people of Paraguay are called Paraguayan.
Indicators | Switzerland | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Swiss Franc | Paraguayan guarani |
Currency Symbol  | CHF | PYG |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +41 | +595 |
Internet TLD  | .ch, .swiss | .py |
Start of Week  | Monday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CH | PY |
Indicators | Switzerland | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Schweizerpsalm | Paraguayos, República o Muerte |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | One for all, all for one | Paraguayan National Anthem |
National Animal  | Cow | Pampas Fox |
National Bird  | Barn Owl | Bare-throated Bellbird |
National Flower  | Edelweiss | Mburucuya |
National Sport  | Schwingen | Pelota |
National Colors  | Red and white | Red, white and blue |
Indicators | Switzerland | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 7th April, 2025 | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 02:37 AM | 09:37 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) | UTC-4 (Paraguay Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) | UTC-4 (Paraguay Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | Sunday, 7th April, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | Sunday, 6th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | 182 days |
The current time and date in Switzerland is [02:37 AM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Paraguay is [09:37 PM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025].
Switzerland is [ 5 hours ] ahead of Paraguay.
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 Paraguay as of 2023 is estimated to be around 6,861,524.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Switzerland had 1,988,328 more people than Paraguay.
The annual Population Growth in Switzerland is 0.90% and the annual population growth in Paraguay is 1.34%.
Indicators | Switzerland | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.7 % | 19.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.7 % | 74.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 16.6 % | 5.78 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Bern | Asunción |
Current Time | 02:37 AM | 09:37 PM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Clear Sky |
Current Temperature  | 2.91 Degree Celsius | 24.72 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 3.13 km/hr, 59 Degree | 2.57 km/hr, 110 Degree |
Humidity  | 80 % | 75 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) | 2.44 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 231.53 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 137.42 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 15 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Switzerland | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (61.4 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers ( 10.5 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 2.4 (people per 100K population) | 21 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 14.54 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 6.03 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
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 61.4 people per 100,000 people in Paraguay, 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 Paraguay, spent [ 8.03% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Switzerland | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 56.4 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 33% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.4 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 5.6 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 2.73 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Paraguay.
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