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Switzerland
8,444,540
Population nowvs
New Zealand
5,024,805
Population nowAs of 2026, Switzerland has a population of about 8,444,540 while New Zealand has about 5,024,805 — a difference of 3,419,735 people. New Zealand is growing faster (0.46% per year).
| Switzerland | Metric | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| -0.1% | Growth rate / yr | 0.46% |
| 9.5 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 11.8 |
| 10.5 | Death rate / 1,000 | 7.2 |
| 204.5 | Density / km² | 18.6 |
| 49.0% | Male % | 49.4% |
| 99.0% | Literacy % | 99.0% |
| 22.0% | Smoking % | 13.7% |
| 79.6 | Life expectancy | 77.8 |