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Australia vs Switzerland Population
Australia has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 52% of Australia’s Population; today the figure is about 33%, and the pair was closest in 1963 (52%).
| Year | Australia | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10,276,477 | 5,327,827 | 52% |
| 1970 | 12,507,000 | 6,180,877 | 49% |
| 1980 | 14,692,000 | 6,319,408 | 43% |
| 1990 | 17,065,128 | 6,715,519 | 39% |
| 2000 | 19,028,802 | 7,184,250 | 38% |
| 2010 | 22,031,750 | 7,824,909 | 36% |
| 2020 | 25,649,248 | 8,638,167 | 34% |
| 2025 | 27,614,411 | 9,092,436 | 33% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia pass Switzerland in Population?
It has not come to that. Australia has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Australia and Switzerland compare today?
Australia is ahead: 27,614,411 against 9,092,436 — the trailing economy stands at about 33% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: