Population: 8.8 million
Switzerland has a population of 8.8 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.
GDP: $884 billion
Gross Domestic Product of Switzerland is $884 billion ($100,000 per capita).
Capital: Bern
The capital city of Switzerland is Bern. Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF).
Languages: German, French, Italian, Romansh
Official/main languages: German, French, Italian, Romansh. Area: 41,285 km². Continent: Europe.
Switzerland Overview
Switzerland (🇨ðŸ‡) is located in Europe with a total area of 41,285 km². The country has a population of 8.8 million and its capital is Bern.
Economy
- GDP: $884 billion
- GDP per capita: $100,000
- Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Key Facts
- Capital: Bern
- Languages: German, French, Italian, Romansh
- Area: 41,285 km²
- Continent: Europe
How to read this Switzerland profile
Use the population of 8.8 million together with the area of 41,285 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $884 billion and GDP per capita of $100,000 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Switzerland data sources and update scope
This Switzerland profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Switzerland?
The population of Switzerland is approximately 8.8 million.
What is the GDP of Switzerland?
The GDP of Switzerland is approximately $884 billion, which translates to $100,000 per capita.
What is the capital of Switzerland?
The capital of Switzerland is Bern.