Switzerland is a country in Western Europe, Europe. In 2025 it has about 9.0 million people (UN estimate), the 100th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 2002Population: 100th
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Region
Western Europe, Europe
Population
about 9.0 million (100th)
Area
41,291 km² (130th)
UN member since
September 10, 2002
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Switzerland in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 9.0 million, the 100th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/14 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 41,291 km², the 130th largest of the 193. That is about 1/9 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 217.
Joining the United Nations
Switzerland joined the United Nations on September 10, 2002.
That was 46 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare Switzerland’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Switzerland on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Switzerland, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 9 UN member states in Western Europe. The one with the most people is Germany.