Population
Loading WorldSumma…

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Austria’s population is 1.9% larger than that of Switzerland, a difference of 172,400.
Austria’s surface area is 103% larger than that of Switzerland, a difference of 42,588 km².
Switzerland’s population density is 99% higher than that of Austria, a difference of 109 /km².
Switzerland’s nominal GDP is 75% larger than that of Austria, a difference of $401.77 billion.
Switzerland’s GDP per capita is 78% higher than that of Austria, a difference of $45,729.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Vienna
Bern
9,177,982
9,005,582
83,879 km²
41,291 km²
109 /km²
218 /km²
$534.79 billion · 2024
$936.56 billion · 2024
$58,269 · 2024
$103,998 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Western Europe
Western Europe
Euro · EUR · €
Swiss franc · CHF · CHf
Austrian
Swiss
+43
+41
.at
.ch
AT / AUT
CH / CHE
Europe/Vienna
Europe/Zurich
Österreich
Schweiz
| Measure | Austria | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Vienna | Bern |
| Population | 9,177,982 | 9,005,582 |
| Surface area | 83,879 km² | 41,291 km² |
| Population density | 109 /km² | 218 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $534.79 billion · 2024 | $936.56 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $58,269 · 2024 | $103,998 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Western Europe | Western Europe |
| Currency | Euro · EUR · € | Swiss franc · CHF · CHf |
| Nationality | Austrian | Swiss |
| Phone code | +43 | +41 |
| Internet domain | .at | .ch |
| ISO codes | AT / AUT | CH / CHE |
| Time zone | Europe/Vienna | Europe/Zurich |
| Native name | Österreich | Schweiz |
Keep one country, change both, or start a completely new comparison.
Nestled in the heart of Europe, Austria is a land of alpine grandeur, historic cities, and a rich musical heritage that has inspired the world for centuries.
Full Austria profile →Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country located at the confluence of Western, Central, and Southern Europe. It is a federal republic composed of 26 cantons, with Bern as its seat of government. Famous for its neutrality, diverse landscapes, and high quality of life.
Full Switzerland profile →The capital of Austria is Vienna.
Austria has a recorded population of approximately 9,177,982 people.
Austria covers an area of about 83,879 km².
Austria has a population density of roughly 109 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Austria has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $534.79 billion as of 2024.
Austria has a GDP per capita of approximately $58,269.
Austria uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Austria is located in Western Europe, Europe.
The native name of Austria is Österreich.
People from Austria are referred to as Austrian.
The international dialing code for Austria is +43.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Austria is .at.
Austria uses the Europe/Vienna time zone.
Nestled in the heart of Europe, Austria is a land of alpine grandeur, historic cities, and a rich musical heritage that has inspired the world for centuries.
The capital of Switzerland is Bern.
Switzerland has a recorded population of approximately 9,005,582 people.
Switzerland covers an area of about 41,291 km².
Switzerland has a population density of roughly 218 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Switzerland has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $936.56 billion as of 2024.
Switzerland has a GDP per capita of approximately $103,998.
Switzerland uses the Swiss franc (CHF), with the symbol CHf.
Switzerland is located in Western Europe, Europe.
The native name of Switzerland is Schweiz.
People from Switzerland are referred to as Swiss.
The international dialing code for Switzerland is +41.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Switzerland is .ch.
Switzerland uses the Europe/Zurich time zone.
Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country located at the confluence of Western, Central, and Southern Europe. It is a federal republic composed of 26 cantons, with Bern as its seat of government. Famous for its neutrality, diverse landscapes, and high quality of life.