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Spain vs Switzerland Population
Spain has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 17% of Spain’s Population; today the figure is about 18%, and the pair was closest in 2024 (18%).
| Year | Spain | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 30,455,000 | 5,327,827 | 17% |
| 1970 | 33,814,531 | 6,180,877 | 18% |
| 1980 | 37,491,165 | 6,319,408 | 17% |
| 1990 | 38,867,322 | 6,715,519 | 17% |
| 2000 | 40,567,864 | 7,184,250 | 18% |
| 2010 | 46,576,897 | 7,824,909 | 17% |
| 2020 | 47,359,424 | 8,638,167 | 18% |
| 2025 | 49,355,143 | 9,092,436 | 18% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain pass Switzerland in Population?
It has not come to that. Spain has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Spain and Switzerland compare today?
Spain is ahead: 49,355,143 against 9,092,436 — the trailing economy stands at about 18% 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: