Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Switzerland
Switzerland: Annual CO₂ emissions from cement was 1.51 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.51 million tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
67th
of 211 countries
All-time high
2.84 million tonnes
in 1973
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1933
Years of data
97
1928–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Switzerland, 1928–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 1.51 million tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from cement in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from cement in Switzerland peaked at 2.84 million tonnes in 1973 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1933.
Switzerland ranks 67th of 211 countries on this measure, 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 cement in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 312,548 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 341,623 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1930 | 389,018 tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1931 | 421,577 tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1932 | 396,137 tonnes | -6.0% |
| 1933 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1934 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1935 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1936 | 250,766 tonnes | — |
| 1937 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1938 | 319,817 tonnes | — |
| 1939 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1940 | 319,817 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 352,331 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1942 | 217,920 tonnes | -38.1% |
| 1943 | 181,822 tonnes | -16.6% |
| 1944 | 210,788 tonnes | +15.9% |
| 1945 | 203,520 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1946 | 341,623 tonnes | +67.9% |
| 1947 | 472,457 tonnes | +38.3% |
| 1948 | 505,165 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1949 | 483,360 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1950 | 534,431 tonnes | +10.6% |
| 1951 | 650,731 tonnes | +21.8% |
| 1952 | 683,023 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1953 | 781,371 tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1954 | 897,407 tonnes | +14.9% |
| 1955 | 1.05 million tonnes | +16.6% |
| 1956 | 1.18 million tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1957 | 1.24 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1958 | 1.08 million tonnes | -12.9% |
| 1959 | 1.33 million tonnes | +22.9% |
| 1960 | 1.50 million tonnes | +13.2% |
| 1961 | 1.78 million tonnes | +18.6% |
| 1962 | 1.84 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1963 | 1.77 million tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1964 | 2.14 million tonnes | +20.7% |
| 1965 | 1.99 million tonnes | -6.6% |
| 1966 | 2.14 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1967 | 2.06 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1968 | 2.14 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1969 | 2.24 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 2.37 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1971 | 2.58 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1972 | 2.82 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1973 | 2.84 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1974 | 2.59 million tonnes | -8.9% |
| 1975 | 1.86 million tonnes | -28.3% |
| 1976 | 1.75 million tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1977 | 1.80 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1978 | 1.82 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1979 | 1.94 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1980 | 2.09 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1981 | 2.14 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1982 | 2.02 million tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1983 | 2.01 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1984 | 2.05 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 2.09 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 2.15 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 2.26 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 2.43 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1989 | 2.68 million tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1990 | 2.55 million tonnes | -4.7% |
| 1991 | 2.22 million tonnes | -12.9% |
| 1992 | 2.08 million tonnes | -6.3% |
| 1993 | 1.89 million tonnes | -9.2% |
| 1994 | 2.08 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1995 | 1.97 million tonnes | -5.7% |
| 1996 | 1.77 million tonnes | -10.0% |
| 1997 | 1.59 million tonnes | -10.3% |
| 1998 | 1.59 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1.59 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 1.70 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2001 | 1.74 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 1.67 million tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2003 | 1.63 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 1.73 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 1.83 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2006 | 1.83 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 1.86 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 1.83 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 1.82 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 1.93 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 1.90 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 1.79 million tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2013 | 1.81 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 1.86 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 1.70 million tonnes | -8.7% |
| 2016 | 1.75 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 1.74 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 1.72 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 1.71 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 1.66 million tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2021 | 1.71 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 1.67 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 1.51 million tonnes | -9.6% |
| 2024 | 1.51 million tonnes | +0.0% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 1.51 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 541,140 tonnes, 2.8× the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 1.51 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.20 million tonnes, 1.3× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Switzerland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | -100.0% | 396,137 tonnes | 0 tonnes |
| 1937 | -100.0% | 250,766 tonnes | 0 tonnes |
| 1939 | -100.0% | 319,817 tonnes | 0 tonnes |
| 1946 | +67.9% | 203,520 tonnes | 341,623 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 327,086 tonnes | 312,548 tonnes | 341,623 tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 177,732 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 421,577 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 328,880 tonnes | 181,822 tonnes | 505,165 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 941,632 tonnes | 534,431 tonnes | 1.33 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.96 million tonnes | 1.50 million tonnes | 2.24 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.24 million tonnes | 1.75 million tonnes | 2.84 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.19 million tonnes | 2.01 million tonnes | 2.68 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.93 million tonnes | 1.59 million tonnes | 2.55 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.77 million tonnes | 1.63 million tonnes | 1.86 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.79 million tonnes | 1.70 million tonnes | 1.93 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.61 million tonnes | 1.51 million tonnes | 1.71 million tonnes | 5 |
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 co₂ emissions from cement in Switzerland?
- Annual co₂ emissions from cement in Switzerland was 1.51 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.84 million tonnes in 1973.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1933.
- How does Switzerland rank for annual co₂ emissions from cement?
- Switzerland ranks 67th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from cement. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from cement, measured in tonnes.