5 Smallest Countries In the World That Matter the Most

3. Swiss Confederation

Latest GDP Estimate: $869 billion

The Swiss Confederation, commonly known as Switzerland, is one of the most prosperous countries in Europe. It is also one of the smaller ones on our list, with an area of 41 thousand square kilometers. Despite this, Switzerland has a $869 billion economy, even though it has a small population of just 8.8 million people. Swiss banks are famous all over the world for their secrecy, and the country also has some of the most advanced healthcare companies in the world such as the gene editing firm CRISPR.