Switzerland—Surface Area (sq km)
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #133 of 216Updated April 2026
Latest Value
41,291
2023
YoY Change
+0.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#133
of 216 countries
Maximum
41,291
2000
Minimum
41,291
2000
CAGR
+0.0%
24 years
Last
41,291
Previous
41,291
Highest
41,291
Lowest
41,291
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Switzerland's surface area (sq km) was 41,291 in 2023, ranking #133 out of 216 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 41,291 (2000) and the lowest was 41,291 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 41,291 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 41,291 |
Top Countries — Surface Area (sq km)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russian Federation | 17.1M | 2023 |
| 2 | Canada | 15.6M | 2023 |
| 3 | United States | 9.8M | 2023 |
| 4 | China | 9.6M | 2023 |
| 5 | Brazil | 8.5M | 2023 |
| 6 | Australia | 7.7M | 2023 |
| 7 | India | 3.3M | 2023 |
| 8 | Argentina | 2.8M | 2023 |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | 2.7M | 2023 |
| 10 | Algeria | 2.4M | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
Methodology
Data compiled by FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).