Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Switzerland
Switzerland: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 26,718 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Switzerland, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual carbon dioxide emissions in Switzerland is 26,718, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 4.8% on the previous year and down 45.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Switzerland peaked at 55,259 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2,523, 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 carbon dioxide emissions in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 13,158 | — |
| 2004 | 6,614 | -49.7% |
| 2005 | 2,523 | -61.9% |
| 2006 | 9,703 | +284.6% |
| 2007 | 30,148 | +210.7% |
| 2008 | 6,936 | -77.0% |
| 2009 | 6,771 | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 7,425 | +9.7% |
| 2011 | 13,505 | +81.9% |
| 2012 | 6,980 | -48.3% |
| 2013 | 8,588 | +23.0% |
| 2014 | 8,636 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 16,190 | +87.5% |
| 2016 | 49,096 | +203.2% |
| 2017 | 17,996 | -63.3% |
| 2018 | 28,762 | +59.8% |
| 2019 | 13,223 | -54.0% |
| 2020 | 23,856 | +80.4% |
| 2021 | 27,379 | +14.8% |
| 2022 | 55,259 | +101.8% |
| 2023 | 16,078 | -70.9% |
| 2024 | 12,978 | -19.3% |
| 2025 | 28,053 | +116.2% |
| 2026 | 26,718 | -4.8% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 26,718 is below the median for high income countries, which is 44,368, 60% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 26,718 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 123,840, 22% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10,836 | 2,523 | 30,148 | 7 |
| 2010s | 17,040 | 6,980 | 49,096 | 10 |
| 2020s | 27,189 | 12,978 | 55,259 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More climate change data for Switzerland
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 72.47 million kg (2050)
- 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)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.5 kt (2050)
- 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 carbon dioxide emissions in Switzerland?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Switzerland was 26,718 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 55,259 in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,523 in 2005.
- How does Switzerland rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Switzerland ranks 160th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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