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France vs Switzerland Population
France has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 11% of France’s Population; today the figure is about 13%.
| Year | France | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 47,412,964 | 5,327,827 | 11% |
| 1970 | 52,007,169 | 6,180,877 | 12% |
| 1980 | 55,274,184 | 6,319,408 | 11% |
| 1990 | 58,261,012 | 6,715,519 | 12% |
| 2000 | 60,918,661 | 7,184,250 | 12% |
| 2010 | 65,026,211 | 7,824,909 | 12% |
| 2020 | 67,601,110 | 8,638,167 | 13% |
| 2025 | 68,720,337 | 9,092,436 | 13% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France pass Switzerland in Population?
It has not come to that. France has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do France and Switzerland compare today?
France is ahead: 68,720,337 against 9,092,436 — the trailing economy stands at about 13% 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: