Side-by-side comparison of Switzerland and Austria across population, economy, quality of life, and more. Data updated 2026.
| Indicator | Switzerland | Austria |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,925,741 | 9,174,390 |
| Area (km²) | 41,277 | 83,871 |
| GDP (PPP) | $741.03B | $581.13B |
| GDP per capita | $82,000 | $63,300 |
| Life Expectancy | 83.9 | 82.7 |
| Birth Rate | 10.0 | 8.8 |
| Death Rate | 8.6 | 10.2 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| Inflation | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Internet Users | 97.0% | 95.0% |
| Military (% GDP) | 0.70% | 1.00% |
| Coastline (km) | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Elevation (m) | 4,634 | 3,798 |
| oil_production | 300 | 18,000 |
| electricity_consumption | 55,643,000,000 | 64,611,000,000 |
| public_debt_pct | 19.9 | 78.3 |
| military_personnel | 145,000 | 22,000 |