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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Malawi

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Malawi is 45 747 mi². This means that the area of Malawi is 187% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
45 747 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Malawi has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

0.0 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Malawi is Lilongwe, where the population is 1 077 120.

390 474 ppl
1 077 120 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Malawi is Mount Mulanje, which rises to a height of 9 849 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
9 849 ft
Mount Mulanje

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. Malawi - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Malawi is home to 19 129 952 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
19 129 952 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 72.2 years in Malawi.

83.0 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 16.8 years in Malawi.

42.7 years
16.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 2.39% in Malawi.

0.65%
2.39%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 62.1% in Malawi.

99.0%
62.1%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Malawi the primary language is English, Nyanja.

german, french, italian
english, nyanja

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
805 000 ppl
Ranking: 113/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Malawi: 1 591 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
1 591 Int$
Ranking: 186/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Malawi: Kwacha (MWK).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
MWK
Kwacha

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Malawi has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMWKEURCHF

Best months to visit

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

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B121 USD - 155 USD
T248 USD - 322 USD
B46 USD - 53 USD
T66 USD - 92 USD

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