Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Switzerland
Switzerland: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 26,336 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Switzerland, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Switzerland is 26,336 tonnes, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 6.1% on the previous year and down 46.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Switzerland peaked at 55,259 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2,523 tonnes, in 2005.
That places Switzerland 160th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 13,158 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 6,614 tonnes | -49.7% |
| 2005 | 2,523 tonnes | -61.9% |
| 2006 | 9,703 tonnes | +284.6% |
| 2007 | 30,148 tonnes | +210.7% |
| 2008 | 6,936 tonnes | -77.0% |
| 2009 | 6,771 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 7,425 tonnes | +9.7% |
| 2011 | 13,505 tonnes | +81.9% |
| 2012 | 6,980 tonnes | -48.3% |
| 2013 | 8,588 tonnes | +23.0% |
| 2014 | 8,636 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 16,190 tonnes | +87.5% |
| 2016 | 49,096 tonnes | +203.2% |
| 2017 | 17,996 tonnes | -63.3% |
| 2018 | 28,762 tonnes | +59.8% |
| 2019 | 13,223 tonnes | -54.0% |
| 2020 | 23,856 tonnes | +80.4% |
| 2021 | 27,379 tonnes | +14.8% |
| 2022 | 55,259 tonnes | +101.8% |
| 2023 | 16,078 tonnes | -70.9% |
| 2024 | 12,978 tonnes | -19.3% |
| 2025 | 28,053 tonnes | +116.2% |
| 2026 | 26,336 tonnes | -6.1% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 26,336 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 41,059 tonnes, 64% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 26,336 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120,250 tonnes, 22% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10,836 tonnes | 2,523 tonnes | 30,148 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 17,040 tonnes | 6,980 tonnes | 49,096 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 27,134 tonnes | 12,978 tonnes | 55,259 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More climate change data for Switzerland
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,008 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,192 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,816 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 171.99 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 476.97 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 472.94 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.78 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Switzerland?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Switzerland was 26,336 tonnes in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 55,259 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,523 tonnes in 2005.
- How does Switzerland rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Switzerland ranks 160th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Carbon dioxide released by wildfires in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.