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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Sweden

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Sweden is 173 860 mi². This means that the area of Sweden is 991% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
173 860 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Sweden has a coastline of 1 999.6 mi.

0.0 mi
1 999.6 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Sweden is Stockholm, where the population is 914 909.

390 474 ppl
914 909 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Sweden is Kebnekaise, which rises to a height of 6 903 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
6 903 ft
Kebnekaise

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Sweden the highest temperature was 100.4°F and was recorded in Ultuna, Uppsala County / Målilla, Kalmar County.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
100.4°F
Ultuna, Uppsala County / Målilla, Kalmar County

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Sweden, the lowest temperature was -63.4°F and was recorded in Malgovik, Västerbotten County.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
-63.4°F
Malgovik, Västerbotten County

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Sweden is home to 10 099 265 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
10 099 265 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 82.6 years in Sweden.

83.0 years
82.6 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 41.1 years in Sweden.

42.7 years
41.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.74% in Sweden.

0.65%
0.74%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.0% in Sweden.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

german, french, italian
swedish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
6 482 000 ppl
Ranking: 143/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Sweden: 54 930 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
54 930 Int$
Ranking: 154/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Sweden: Swedish Krona (SEK).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
SEK
Swedish Krona

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Sweden: 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, Sweden 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; Sweden - 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)
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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
B122 USD - 156 USD
T251 USD - 326 USD
B54 USD - 68 USD
T134 USD - 185 USD

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