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Japan vs Switzerland Population
Japan has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 6% of Japan’s Population; today the figure is about 7%.
| Year | Japan | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 93,216,000 | 5,327,827 | 6% |
| 1970 | 103,403,000 | 6,180,877 | 6% |
| 1980 | 116,807,000 | 6,319,408 | 5% |
| 1990 | 123,478,000 | 6,715,519 | 5% |
| 2000 | 126,843,000 | 7,184,250 | 6% |
| 2010 | 128,070,000 | 7,824,909 | 6% |
| 2020 | 126,261,000 | 8,638,167 | 7% |
| 2025 | 123,366,734 | 9,092,436 | 7% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan pass Switzerland in Population?
It has not come to that. Japan has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Japan and Switzerland compare today?
Japan is ahead: 123,366,734 against 9,092,436 — the trailing economy stands at about 7% 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: