Denmark vs Switzerland: Population on 1 January by age group, sex and citizenship
Denmark
5.99 million
in 2025
Switzerland
9.05 million
in 2025
Denmark rank
22nd
Switzerland rank
20th
Population on 1 January by age group, sex and citizenship over time
- Denmark
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 9.05 million against 5.99 million in Denmark, a difference of 3.06 million.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.5 times Denmark's.
Across all 28 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 22nd and Switzerland ranks 20th of 43 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.30 million | 7.11 million | 1.81 million | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 5.41 million | 7.40 million | 1.99 million | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 5.66 million | 8.18 million | 2.52 million | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 5.90 million | 8.81 million | 2.90 million | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population on 1 january by age group, sex and citizenship, Denmark or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 9.05 million against 5.99 million in Denmark as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population on 1 january by age group, sex and citizenship between Denmark and Switzerland?
- 3.06 million, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Switzerland?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2025.
- How do Denmark and Switzerland rank globally for population on 1 january by age group, sex and citizenship?
- Denmark ranks 22nd and Switzerland ranks 20th of 43 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Population on 1 January by age group, sex and citizenship. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.