Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Algeria  | Switzerland  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | People's Democratic Republic of Algeria | Swiss Confederation |
Continent  | Africa | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Algiers | Bern |
Latitude  | 36° 42′ N | 46° 50′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 3° 13′ E | 8° 15′ 0″ E |
The total area of Algeria is 2,381,741 sq km, and the total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km. Algeria is bigger than Switzerland by 2,340,456 sq km. Algeria is around 57.69 times bigger than Switzerland.
Indicators | Algeria | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 2,381,741 Sq km | 41,285 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 2,340,456 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 919,595 Sq Mile | 15,940 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 903,655 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.7 % | 4.34 % |
Indicators | Algeria | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Algiers | Zurich |
Demonyms  | Algerian | Swiss |
Official Languages  | Arabic, Berber | German, French, Italian, Romansh |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 99 % | 58.2 % |
The people of Algeria are called Algerian, and the people of Switzerland are called Swiss.
Indicators | Algeria | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Algerian Dinar | Swiss Franc |
Currency Symbol  | DZD | CHF |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +213 | +41 |
Internet TLD  | .dz | .ch, .swiss |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | DZ | CH |
Indicators | Algeria | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Kassaman | Schweizerpsalm |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | We Pledge | One for all, all for one |
National Animal  | Fennec Fox | Cow |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | Barn Owl |
National Flower  | Iris | Edelweiss |
National Sport  | Football | Schwingen |
National Colors  | Green, white and red | Red and white |
Indicators | Algeria | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 2nd May, 2025 | Friday, 2nd May, 2025 |
Current Time  | 06:36 PM | 07:36 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) | UTC+1 (Central European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | 211 days |
The current time and date in Algeria is [06:36 PM], [Friday, 2nd May, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Switzerland is [07:36 PM], [Friday, 2nd May, 2025].
Algeria is [ 1 hours ] behind of Switzerland.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Algeria as of 2023 is estimated to be around 45,606,480, and the total population of Switzerland as of 2023 is estimated to be around 8,849,852.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Algeria had 36,756,628 more people than Switzerland.
The annual Population Growth in Algeria is 1.84% and the annual population growth in Switzerland is 0.90%.
Indicators | Algeria | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 20.3 % | 12.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 73.7 % | 70.7 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 5.99 % | 16.6 % |
Indicators | Algeria | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Algiers | Bern |
Current Time | 06:36 PM | 07:36 PM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 27.24 Degree Celsius | 25.94 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.61 km/hr, 150 Degree | 1.54 km/hr, 220 Degree |
Humidity  | 31 % | 36 % |
Indicators | Algeria | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.83 (Births Per Woman) | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 91.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 63.71 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 18.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Algeria | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (127 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( 11 people per 100K population) | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 18.3 (people per 100K population) | 2.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.49 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 14.54 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.05 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Algeria, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 127 people per 100,000 people in Algeria, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 125 people per 100,000 people in Switzerland, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Algeria, spent [ 5.53% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Switzerland, spent [ 11.8% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Algeria | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 36.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 23.8% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.61 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 10.4 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Algeria, are 1.97 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Switzerland.
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