Belarus vs Switzerland: Total population in thousands
Belarus
8,998
in 2025
Switzerland
8,967
in 2025
Belarus rank
35th
Switzerland rank
36th
Total population in thousands over time
- Belarus
- Switzerland
How they compare
Belarus currently reports 8,998 against 8,967 in Switzerland, a difference of 31.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Belarus has been ahead every year.
Belarus ranks 35th and Switzerland ranks 36th of 75 countries.
Belarus has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belarus | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9,722 | 7,424 | 2,297 | Belarus |
| 2010s | 9,476 | 8,223 | 1,253 | Belarus |
| 2020s | 9,158 | 8,817 | 340.97 | Belarus |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in thousands, Belarus or Switzerland?
- Belarus, at 8,998 against 8,967 in Switzerland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population in thousands between Belarus and Switzerland?
- 31, with Belarus ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belarus and Switzerland?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Belarus and Switzerland rank globally for total population in thousands?
- Belarus ranks 35th and Switzerland ranks 36th of 75 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.