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Canada vs Switzerland Population
Canada has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 30% of Canada’s Population; today the figure is about 22%, and the pair was closest in 1963 (30%).
| Year | Canada | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 17,909,356 | 5,327,827 | 30% |
| 1970 | 21,324,000 | 6,180,877 | 29% |
| 1980 | 24,515,667 | 6,319,408 | 26% |
| 1990 | 27,691,138 | 6,715,519 | 24% |
| 2000 | 30,685,730 | 7,184,250 | 23% |
| 2010 | 34,005,902 | 7,824,909 | 23% |
| 2020 | 38,028,638 | 8,638,167 | 23% |
| 2025 | 41,651,653 | 9,092,436 | 22% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada pass Switzerland in Population?
It has not come to that. Canada has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Canada and Switzerland compare today?
Canada is ahead: 41,651,653 against 9,092,436 — the trailing economy stands at about 22% 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: