Belgium vs Switzerland: Population density by NUTS 3 region
Belgium
389.1
in 2024
Switzerland
226
in 2024
Belgium rank
2nd
Switzerland rank
5th
Population density by NUTS 3 region over time
- Belgium
- Switzerland
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 389.1 against 226 in Switzerland, a difference of 163.1.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.7 times Switzerland's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 2nd and Switzerland ranks 5th of 32 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 333.38 | 174.46 | 158.92 | Belgium |
| 2000s | 345.64 | 185.74 | 159.9 | Belgium |
| 2010s | 369.94 | 205.82 | 164.12 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 383.14 | 220.2 | 162.94 | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population density by nuts 3 region, Belgium or Switzerland?
- Belgium, at 389.1 against 226 in Switzerland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population density by nuts 3 region between Belgium and Switzerland?
- 163.1, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Switzerland?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Belgium and Switzerland rank globally for population density by nuts 3 region?
- Belgium ranks 2nd and Switzerland ranks 5th of 32 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Population density by NUTS 3 region. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.