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🇨🇭 Switzerland
Population: 9,092,436 in 2025 for Switzerland (Europe), position 97 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Switzerland: $114.8K /inh. (2025), ranking 6 out of 211. Economic growth is 1.3 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 4.9 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 0.2 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Switzerland, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Population living less than 5 m above sea level (1/212), Participatory democracy index (1/173).
Weaknesses – Switzerland, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Price of a Big Mac (55/55), Foreign direct investment inflows (180/201), Tobacco use among women (143/165).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Switzerland has $114.8K /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Switzerland has 4.9 %, below the regional median (Europe: 5.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Switzerland has 0.2 %, below the regional median (Europe: 3.5 %).
- GDP growth: Switzerland has 1.3 %, below the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $110,330 /inh. | 2025 | 3 of 205 |
| Net national income per capita | $69,632 /inh. | 2021 | 3 of 184 |
| GDP per capita | $114,769 /inh. | 2025 | 6 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $102,513 /inh. | 2025 | 8 of 201 |
| GDP | $1T | 2025 | 20 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $932.1B | 2025 | 35 of 201 |
| GDP growth | 1.3 % | 2025 | 163 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 0.3 % | 2025 | 168 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2021 | 176 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad money supply (M3) | 181.9 % | 2016 | 6 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 0.2 % | 2025 | 19 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 0.3 % | 2025 | 27 of 210 |
| Price of a Big Mac | $9.04 | 2026 | 55 of 55 |
| Real interest rate | 2.5 % | 2025 | 101 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 2.8 % | 2025 | 141 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 0.83 LCU/$ | 2025 | 203 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 78.2 % | 2025 | 27 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 63.5 % | 2025 | 46 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 66.7 % | 2025 | 47 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 9 % | 2025 | 60 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 4.9 % | 2025 | 83 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 19.6 % | 2025 | 84 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 16.9 % | 2025 | 135 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 2.2 % | 2025 | 154 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $192.5B | 2025 | 12 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $554.2B | 2025 | 16 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 29.6 % | 2024 | 17 of 185 |
| Exports of goods and services | 78.1 % | 2025 | 22 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 147.2 % | 2025 | 25 of 192 |
| Current account balance | 6.2 % | 2025 | 35 of 198 |
| Imports of goods and services | 69.1 % | 2025 | 40 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 11,818,000 arr. | 2019 | 21 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $10B | 2020 | 25 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.4 % | 2025 | 156 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $15.9M | 2025 | 173 of 203 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 0 % | 2025 | 180 of 201 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development spending | 3.2 % | 2023 | 9 of 155 |
| Central government debt | 22.3 % | 2024 | 19 of 109 |
| Budget balance | 0.5 % | 2024 | 32 of 158 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 25.1 % | 2024 | 71 of 159 |
| Central government spending | 16.1 % | 2023 | 132 of 160 |
| Tax revenue | 9.5 % | 2024 | 139 of 161 |
| Military spending | 0.8 % | 2025 | 140 of 165 |
| Government final consumption | 12 % | 2025 | 144 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock market capitalization | 240.9 % | 2025 | 4 of 101 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $1.1T | 2025 | 4 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 152.6 % | 2025 | 6 of 184 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 13.1 months | 2025 | 10 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross savings | 36.6 % | 2025 | 20 of 178 |
| Manufacturing | 18.9 % | 2025 | 27 of 201 |
| Services | 71.7 % | 2025 | 27 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 29.5 % | 2025 | 40 of 185 |
| Industry (including construction) | 25 % | 2025 | 87 of 205 |
| Household final consumption | 49.5 % | 2025 | 154 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 0.6 % | 2025 | 183 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2022 | 1 of 178 |
| Median age of the population | 42.3 yrs | 2023 | 34 of 226 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 20.4 % | 2025 | 34 of 213 |
| Urban population | 85.7 % | 2025 | 43 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 92.7 % | 2024 | 89 of 145 |
| Population | 9,092,436 inhab. | 2025 | 97 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 98.8 per 100 women | 2025 | 101 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.7 % | 2025 | 101 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.1 per 100 girls | 2024 | 104 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 64.7 % | 2025 | 104 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 54.6 per 100 | 2025 | 110 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.3 % | 2025 | 113 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 14.9 % | 2025 | 179 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male life expectancy at birth | 82.7 yrs | 2024 | 4 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 84.4 yrs | 2024 | 5 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 71.2 yrs | 2023 | 5 of 183 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 86.2 yrs | 2024 | 10 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 2.2 per 100,000 | 2019 | 10 of 188 |
| Under-5 mortality | 3.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 30 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 3.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 31 of 194 |
| Death rate | 8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 80 of 213 |
| Male suicide rate | 16 per 100,000 | 2023 | 94 of 183 |
| Population growth | 0.96 % | 2025 | 100 of 213 |
| Suicide rate | 11.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 103 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 7.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 156 of 183 |
| Birth rate | 8.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 173 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.29 children/woman | 2024 | 187 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic drinking water | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Nurses and midwives | 18.76 per 1,000 | 2022 | 2 of 196 |
| Health expenditure | 11.7 % | 2023 | 11 of 191 |
| Physicians | 4.48 per 1,000 | 2022 | 18 of 193 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 99.9 % | 2024 | 24 of 211 |
| Hospital beds | 4.4 per 1,000 | 2023 | 32 of 190 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 5 per 100,000 | 2024 | 36 of 206 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.2 % | 2024 | 46 of 152 |
| Measles vaccination | 96 % | 2024 | 46 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 22 % | 2023 | 73 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity among adult women | 9 % | 2024 | 15 of 196 |
| Average height of men | 178.4 cm | 2014 | 22 of 198 |
| Adult obesity | 11.3 % | 2024 | 32 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 5.3 % | 2024 | 35 of 207 |
| Average height of women | 163.5 cm | 2014 | 42 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 8.8 L/person | 2024 | 48 of 202 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 26.7 kg/m² | 2016 | 64 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult men | 13.6 % | 2024 | 67 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 24 % | 2024 | 68 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 23.1 % | 2024 | 107 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 22.3 % | 2024 | 143 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 23.7 kg/m² | 2016 | 159 of 190 |
Origins, languages and religions 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.2 % | 2020 | 14 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 30.8 % | 2020 | 21 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 31.1 % | 2024 | 29 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.6 % | 2020 | 34 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0.5 % | 2020 | 34 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.61 | 2003 | 63 of 204 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.54 | 2003 | 67 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.53 | 2003 | 78 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 6.1 % | 2020 | 85 of 192 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 16.2 % | 2022 | 92 of 112 |
| Importance of religion in life | 31.7 % | 2022 | 103 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 61.6 % | 2020 | 103 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.2 % | 2020 | 149 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0.1 % | 2023 | 17 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.6 % | 2023 | 61 of 169 |
| Gini index | 33.5 | 2023 | 65 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 26.3 % | 2023 | 93 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 5 countries | 2026 | 31 of 223 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 46.8 ° | 2026 | 34 of 232 |
| Population density | 227.9 inh./km² | 2024 | 59 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 1,770 km | 2026 | 96 of 230 |
| Land area | 39,510 km² | 2024 | 131 of 212 |
| Total area | 41,291 km² | 2024 | 132 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 0 km | 2026 | 184 of 227 |
| Landlocked country | Landlocked | 2026 | 44 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0 % | 2015 | 1 of 212 |
| Average elevation | 1,350 m | 2026 | 17 of 166 |
| Lowest point | 195 m | 2026 | 17 of 228 |
| Highest point | 4,634 m | 2026 | 32 of 229 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,537 mm | 2022 | 56 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 4,603 m³/inh. | 2022 | 67 of 181 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural land | 37.7 % | 2024 | 103 of 207 |
| Arable land | 10.1 % | 2024 | 104 of 204 |
| Forest cover | 32 % | 2024 | 108 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 12.5 % | 2025 | 143 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participatory democracy index | 0.79 | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.97 | 2025 | 3 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.82 | 2025 | 4 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.84 | 2025 | 4 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.88 | 2025 | 7 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.96 | 2025 | 8 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.94 | 2025 | 20 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Liberal democracy | 2025 | 31 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political civil liberties index | 0.97 | 2025 | 2 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.98 | 2025 | 3 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.92 | 2025 | 5 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.97 | 2025 | 5 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.95 | 2025 | 6 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.98 | 2025 | 9 of 174 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 2.45 | 2025 | 15 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.91 | 2025 | 24 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.77 | 2025 | 59 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 1 | 2025 | 2 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 1.98 | 2025 | 3 of 205 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.98 | 2025 | 3 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 1.97 | 2025 | 4 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 1.68 | 2025 | 4 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 1.74 | 2025 | 5 of 205 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 81 pts | 2024 | 5 of 179 |
| Political corruption index | 0.02 | 2025 | 7 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 2.67 | 2025 | 9 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 1.54 | 2025 | 10 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 1.12 | 2025 | 33 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,971 | 2025 | 31 of 189 |
| Share of women in parliament | 39 % | 2025 | 35 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 28.6 % | 2025 | 56 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Lower quota (under 40% or at least one woman) | 2025 | 25 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 83.6 /100 | 2025 | 40 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 43 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 43 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 83.3 /100 | 2025 | 60 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 31.3 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 89 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 11.7 pts | 2025 | 34 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Allowed | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible by simple declaration | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Varies by region | 2025 | 3 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Legal marriage | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 21 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Covered for adults and minors | 2025 | 17 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 19 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Licence granted as of right if conditions are met | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Decriminalized | 2026 | 26 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 100 % | 2006 | 1 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 1.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 9 of 213 |
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 12 wks | 2026 | 18 of 61 |
| Maternal mortality | 5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 23 of 192 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 67.3 % | 2017 | 24 of 181 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 100 % | 2021 | 1 of 210 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $4,784 | 2024 | 1 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $3,804 | 2024 | 1 of 168 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 65 yrs | 2026 | 10 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 65 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 78 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0.2 /10 | 2024 | 20 of 186 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 47.7 % | 2018 | 28 of 99 |
| Trade union membership rate | 14.4 % | 2018 | 74 of 137 |
Family & Nationality 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 11 yrs | 2025 | 61 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2026 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Switzerland?
Switzerland has about 9,092,436 inhabitants (2025), ranking 97 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Switzerland?
GDP per capita is $114.8K /inh. (2025): Switzerland ranks 6 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Switzerland?
Annual inflation is 0.2 % (2025); Switzerland ranks 19 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Switzerland?
The unemployment rate is 4.9 % (2025); Switzerland ranks 83 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Switzerland stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: Switzerland has $114.8K /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Switzerland come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.