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Switzerland: Surface area (sq. km)

In , Switzerland's Surface area (sq. km) was 41,290.70.

That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 653,670.96 . Switzerland ranks #133 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #40 of 56.

Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.SRF.TOTL.K2) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

Switzerland Surface area (sq. km) trend

Highlights

Peak
41,290.70
Trough
41,290.70
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Surface area (sq. km)
41,290.7000
41,290.7000
41,290.7000
41,290.7000
41,290.7000
41,290.7000
41,290.7000
41,290.7000
41,290.7000
41,290.7000

About Surface area (sq. km)

Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.

Indicator code: AG.SRF.TOTL.K2Category: Agriculture

Frequently asked questions

What was Switzerland's Surface area (sq. km) in 2023?
In 2023, Switzerland's Surface area (sq. km) was 41,290.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Switzerland's Surface area (sq. km) rising or falling?
Switzerland's Surface area (sq. km) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Switzerland rank globally on Surface area (sq. km)?
In 2023, Switzerland ranked #133 out of 215 countries reporting Surface area (sq. km).
How does Switzerland's Surface area (sq. km) compare to the world average?
The global average for Surface area (sq. km) in 2023 was 653,670.96, so Switzerland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #40 of 56.
What is Surface area (sq. km) and how is it measured?
Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.SRF.TOTL.K2), CC BY 4.0.