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Italy vs Switzerland Population
Italy has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 11% of Italy’s Population; today the figure is about 15%.
| Year | Italy | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 50,199,700 | 5,327,827 | 11% |
| 1970 | 53,821,850 | 6,180,877 | 11% |
| 1980 | 56,433,883 | 6,319,408 | 11% |
| 1990 | 56,719,240 | 6,715,519 | 12% |
| 2000 | 56,942,108 | 7,184,250 | 13% |
| 2010 | 59,819,407 | 7,824,909 | 13% |
| 2020 | 59,438,851 | 8,638,167 | 15% |
| 2025 | 58,915,656 | 9,092,436 | 15% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Italy pass Switzerland in Population?
It has not come to that. Italy has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Italy and Switzerland compare today?
Italy is ahead: 58,915,656 against 9,092,436 — the trailing economy stands at about 15% 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: