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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Italy

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Italy is 116 346 mi². This means that the area of Italy is 630% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
116 346 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Italy has a coastline of 4 722.4 mi.

0.0 mi
4 722.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Italy is Rome, where the population is 2 869 460.

390 474 ppl
2 869 460 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Italy is Monte Bianco, which rises to a height of 15 781 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
15 781 ft
Monte Bianco

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Italy the highest temperature was 119.3°F and was recorded in Catenanuova, Sicily.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
119.3°F
Catenanuova, Sicily

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Italy, the lowest temperature was -57.3°F and was recorded in Busa Fradusta, Pale di San Martino.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
-57.3°F
Busa Fradusta, Pale di San Martino

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Italy is home to 60 461 826 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
60 461 826 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 82.7 years in Italy.

83.0 years
82.7 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 46.5 years in Italy.

42.7 years
46.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.09% in Italy.

0.65%
0.09%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.2% in Italy.

99.0%
99.2%

Language

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

german, french, italian
italian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
50 732 000 ppl
Ranking: 5/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Italy: 41 890 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
41 890 Int$
Ranking: 34/194

Currency

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

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CHF
Swiss Franc
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Italy 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; Italy - June, July, August.

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 - 154 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
B80 USD - 101 USD
T130 USD - 158 USD

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