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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Belgium’s population is 32% larger than that of Switzerland, a difference of 2,853,028.
Switzerland’s surface area is 35% larger than that of Belgium, a difference of 10,602 km².
Belgium’s population density is 77% higher than that of Switzerland, a difference of 168 /km².
Switzerland’s nominal GDP is 40% larger than that of Belgium, a difference of $265.19 billion.
Switzerland’s GDP per capita is 84% higher than that of Belgium, a difference of $47,384.
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Brussels
Bern
11,858,610
9,005,582
30,689 km²
41,291 km²
386 /km²
218 /km²
$671.37 billion · 2024
$936.56 billion · 2024
$56,615 · 2024
$103,998 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Western Europe
Western Europe
Euro · EUR · €
Swiss franc · CHF · CHf
Belgian
Swiss
+32
+41
.be
.ch
BE / BEL
CH / CHE
Europe/Brussels
Europe/Zurich
België
Schweiz
| Measure | Belgium | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Brussels | Bern |
| Population | 11,858,610 | 9,005,582 |
| Surface area | 30,689 km² | 41,291 km² |
| Population density | 386 /km² | 218 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $671.37 billion · 2024 | $936.56 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $56,615 · 2024 | $103,998 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Western Europe | Western Europe |
| Currency | Euro · EUR · € | Swiss franc · CHF · CHf |
| Nationality | Belgian | Swiss |
| Phone code | +32 | +41 |
| Internet domain | .be | .ch |
| ISO codes | BE / BEL | CH / CHE |
| Time zone | Europe/Brussels | Europe/Zurich |
| Native name | België | Schweiz |
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Nestled in the heart of Western Europe, Belgium is a compact yet remarkably diverse nation known for its historic cities, multilingual heritage, and world‑renowned chocolates and beers.
Full Belgium 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 Belgium is Brussels.
Belgium has a recorded population of approximately 11,858,610 people.
Belgium covers an area of about 30,689 km².
Belgium has a population density of roughly 386 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Belgium has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $671.37 billion as of 2024.
Belgium has a GDP per capita of approximately $56,615.
Belgium uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Belgium is located in Western Europe, Europe.
The native name of Belgium is België.
People from Belgium are referred to as Belgian.
The international dialing code for Belgium is +32.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Belgium is .be.
Belgium uses the Europe/Brussels time zone.
Nestled in the heart of Western Europe, Belgium is a compact yet remarkably diverse nation known for its historic cities, multilingual heritage, and world‑renowned chocolates and beers.
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.