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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
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
France’s population is 661% larger than that of Switzerland, a difference of 59,546,071.
France’s surface area is about 14.7× that of Switzerland, a difference of 565,119 km².
Switzerland’s population density is 93% higher than that of France, a difference of 105 /km².
France’s nominal GDP is 237% larger than that of Switzerland, a difference of $2.22 trillion.
Switzerland’s GDP per capita is 126% higher than that of France, a difference of $57,895.
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Paris
Bern
68,551,653
9,005,582
606,410 km²
41,291 km²
113 /km²
218 /km²
$3.16 trillion · 2024
$936.56 billion · 2024
$46,103 · 2024
$103,998 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Western Europe
Western Europe
Euro · EUR · €
Swiss franc · CHF · CHf
French
Swiss
+33
+41
.fr
.ch
FR / FRA
CH / CHE
Europe/Paris
Europe/Zurich
France
Schweiz
| Measure | France | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Paris | Bern |
| Population | 68,551,653 | 9,005,582 |
| Surface area | 606,410 km² | 41,291 km² |
| Population density | 113 /km² | 218 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $3.16 trillion · 2024 | $936.56 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $46,103 · 2024 | $103,998 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Western Europe | Western Europe |
| Currency | Euro · EUR · € | Swiss franc · CHF · CHf |
| Nationality | French | Swiss |
| Phone code | +33 | +41 |
| Internet domain | .fr | .ch |
| ISO codes | FR / FRA | CH / CHE |
| Time zone | Europe/Paris | Europe/Zurich |
| Native name | France | Schweiz |
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France—known for its eloquence, fashion, and the irresistible allure of Paris—offers a tapestry of history, cuisine, and culture that captivates visitors worldwide.
Full France 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 France is Paris.
France has a recorded population of approximately 68,551,653 people.
France covers an area of about 606,410 km².
France has a population density of roughly 113 /km² (people per square kilometre).
France has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.16 trillion as of 2024.
France has a GDP per capita of approximately $46,103.
France uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
France is located in Western Europe, Europe.
People from France are referred to as French.
The international dialing code for France is +33.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for France is .fr.
France uses the Europe/Paris time zone.
France—known for its eloquence, fashion, and the irresistible allure of Paris—offers a tapestry of history, cuisine, and culture that captivates visitors worldwide.
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.