Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Switzerland  | Poland  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Swiss Confederation | Republic of Poland |
Continent  | Europe | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Bern | Warsaw |
Latitude  | 46° 50′ 0″ N | 52° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 15′ 0″ E | 19° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km, and the total area of Poland is 312,696 sq km. Switzerland is smaller than Poland by 271,411 sq km. Switzerland is around 7.57 times smaller than Poland.
Indicators | Switzerland | Poland |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 41,285 Sq km | 312,696 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 271,411 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 15,940 Sq Mile | 120,733 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 104,793 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.34 % | 1.48 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Poland |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Zurich | Warsaw |
Demonyms  | Swiss | Polish |
Official Languages  | German, French, Italian, Romansh | Polish |
Government Status  | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic | Unitary parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 58.2 % | 72.4 % |
The people of Switzerland are called Swiss, and the people of Poland are called Polish.
Indicators | Switzerland | Poland |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Swiss Franc | Polish zloty |
Currency Symbol  | CHF | PLN |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +41 | +48 |
Internet TLD  | .ch, .swiss | .pl |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CH | PL |
Indicators | Switzerland | Poland |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Schweizerpsalm | Mazurek Dąbrowskiego |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | One for all, all for one | Poland Is Not Yet Lost |
National Animal  | Cow | European Bison |
National Bird  | Barn Owl | White-tailed Eagle |
National Flower  | Edelweiss | Corn Poppy |
National Sport  | Schwingen | Football |
National Colors  | Red and white | White and red |
Indicators | Switzerland | Poland |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 7th April, 2025 | Monday, 7th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 03:40 PM | 03:40 PM |
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 [03:40 PM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Poland is [03:40 PM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025].
So the current time and date in Switzerland and Poland 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 Poland as of 2023 is estimated to be around 36,685,849.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Switzerland had 27,835,997 less people than Poland.
The annual Population Growth in Switzerland is 0.90% and the annual population growth in Poland is -0.36%.
Indicators | Switzerland | Poland |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.7 % | 12.3 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.7 % | 71.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 16.6 % | 16.5 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Poland |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Bern | Warsaw |
Current Time | 03:40 PM | 03:40 PM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Clear Sky |
Current Temperature  | 13.57 Degree Celsius | 8.63 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 3.58 km/hr, 32 Degree | 6.17 km/hr, 330 Degree |
Humidity  | 40 % | 34 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Poland |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) | 1.26 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 156.2 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 59.83 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 3.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Switzerland | Poland |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (311 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) | Prostate cancer ( 17 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 2.4 (people per 100K population) | 6.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 14.54 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 11.3 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.03 (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 311 people per 100,000 people in Poland, 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 Poland, spent [ 6.44% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Switzerland | Poland |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 49.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 27.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.4 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 11.63 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 2.27 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Poland.
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