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UK vs Switzerland Population
United Kingdom has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 10% of United Kingdom’s Population; today the figure is about 13%.
| Year | United Kingdom | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 52,400,000 | 5,327,827 | 10% |
| 1970 | 55,663,250 | 6,180,877 | 11% |
| 1980 | 56,314,216 | 6,319,408 | 11% |
| 1990 | 57,247,586 | 6,715,519 | 12% |
| 2000 | 58,892,514 | 7,184,250 | 12% |
| 2010 | 62,766,365 | 7,824,909 | 12% |
| 2020 | 66,740,000 | 8,638,167 | 13% |
| 2025 | 69,487,000 | 9,092,436 | 13% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom pass Switzerland in Population?
It has not come to that. United Kingdom has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do United Kingdom and Switzerland compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 69,487,000 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: