Switzerland Facts
Capital of SwitzerlandThe capital of Switzerland is Bern.
| Capital | Bern |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 8.9 million |
| Total area | 41,285 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 216 people per km² |
| Currency | Swiss franc (CHF) |
| Region | Europe |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 8.9 million people = 8,900,000 people. Divided by 41,285 km²: 215.57 people per km², which rounds to 216.
Check it backwards
216 × 41,285 km² ≈ 8,901,046 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Switzerland?
The capital of Switzerland is Bern.
How many people live in Switzerland?
About 8.9 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 216 people per km².
How big is Switzerland?
Switzerland covers 41,285 km² in total area.
What currency does Switzerland use?
The Swiss franc (CHF).