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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Spain

Learn about the similarities and differences between Switzerland and Spain 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. Spain - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 1126% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
195 365 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi.

0.0 mi
3 084.5 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Spain is Madrid, where the population is 3 165 240.

390 474 ppl
3 165 240 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, which rises to a height of 12 198 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
12 198 ft
Pico del Teide

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Spain the highest temperature was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
117°F
Murcia

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Spain, the lowest temperature was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
-25.6°F
Estany Gento

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Spain is home to 46 754 778 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
46 754 778 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 82.2 years in Spain.

83.0 years
82.2 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 43.9 years in Spain.

42.7 years
43.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and -0.03% in Spain.

0.65%
-0.03%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 98.6% in Spain.

99.0%
98.6%

Language

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

german, french, italian
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Spain: 38 343 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Spain: Euro (EUR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Spain - May, June, July, August, September.

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
B121 USD - 155 USD
T249 USD - 323 USD
B68 USD - 80 USD
T116 USD - 150 USD

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