What is the Population of Switzerland?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Switzerland has a population of approximately 9,082,848 people, making it the 100th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.11% of the world's population. With a land area of 41,284 km², the population density is roughly 220 people per km².
| Population | 9,082,848 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 100th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.11% |
| Area | 41,284 km² |
| Population density | 220 / km² |
| Demonym | Swiss |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 9,082,848 | 100th |
| Hungary | 9,539,502 | 97th |
| Austria | 9,200,931 | 98th |
| Belarus | 9,109,280 | 99th |
| Sierra Leone | 9,077,691 | 101st |
| Togo | 8,095,498 | 102nd |
| Laos | 7,647,000 | 103rd |
Switzerland compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | 9,200,931 | 83,871 |
| France | 66,351,959 | 543,908 |
| Italy | 58,927,633 | 301,336 |
| Liechtenstein | 40,900 | 160 |
| Germany | 83,491,249 | 357,114 |
Switzerland in context
- Switzerland covers 41,284 km², making it the 132nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Austria, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany.
- Switzerland is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 9,082,848 people, Switzerland holds about 4.8% of the population of Western Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Switzerland is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Switzerland — FAQ
What is the population of Switzerland?
The population of Switzerland is approximately 9,082,848 (9.1 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Switzerland in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Switzerland at approximately 9,082,848 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Switzerland is the 100th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Switzerland?
Approximately 9,082,848 people live in Switzerland, making it the 100th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Switzerland rank by population?
Switzerland is the 100th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.11%.
What is the population density of Switzerland?
Switzerland has a population density of roughly 220 people per km², based on a land area of 41,284 km².
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