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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Ecuador

Learn about the similarities and differences between Switzerland and Ecuador by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Switzerland vs. Ecuador - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Ecuador is 106 889 mi². This means that the area of Ecuador is 571% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
106 889 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Ecuador has a coastline of 1 390.0 mi.

0.0 mi
1 390.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Ecuador is Guayaquil, where the population is 3 500 000.

390 474 ppl
3 500 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Ecuador is Chimborazo, which rises to a height of 20 564 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
20 564 ft
Chimborazo

Highest recorded temperature

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
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Lowest recorded temperature

-43.2°F
La Brévine
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Society

Switzerland vs. Ecuador - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Ecuador is home to 17 643 054 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
17 643 054 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 77.8 years in Ecuador.

83.0 years
77.8 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 28.8 years in Ecuador.

42.7 years
28.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.16% in Ecuador.

0.65%
1.16%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 93.6% in Ecuador.

99.0%
93.6%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Ecuador the primary language is Spanish.

german, french, italian
spanish

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Ecuador, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
1 543 000 ppl
Ranking: 46/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Ecuador: 10 892 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
10 892 Int$
Ranking: 51/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Ecuador: US Dollar (USD).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Ecuador: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Ecuador has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCHF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Ecuador - May, June, September, October, November, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B118 USD - 150 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
B30 USD - 39 USD
T83 USD - 109 USD

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