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Germany vs Switzerland Population
Germany has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 7% of Germany’s Population; today the figure is about 11%.
| Year | Germany | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 72,814,900 | 5,327,827 | 7% |
| 1970 | 78,169,289 | 6,180,877 | 8% |
| 1980 | 78,288,576 | 6,319,408 | 8% |
| 1990 | 79,433,029 | 6,715,519 | 8% |
| 2000 | 82,211,508 | 7,184,250 | 9% |
| 2010 | 81,776,930 | 7,824,909 | 10% |
| 2020 | 83,160,871 | 8,638,167 | 10% |
| 2025 | 83,491,249 | 9,092,436 | 11% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany pass Switzerland in Population?
It has not come to that. Germany has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Germany and Switzerland compare today?
Germany is ahead: 83,491,249 against 9,092,436 — the trailing economy stands at about 11% 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: