What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Switzerland?

Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Switzerland was 355,305 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 coal recorded in Switzerland?

The highest recorded value was 10.55 million tonnes in 1939.

What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Switzerland?

The lowest recorded value was 146,560 tonnes in 1858.

How does Switzerland rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?

Switzerland ranks 100th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Switzerland?

Over the last ten years it is down 41.0%. 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 coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Switzerland

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Switzerland
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Switzerland: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal was 355,305 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

355,305 tonnes

Change on year

up 0.3%

World rank

100th

of 179 countries

All-time high

10.55 million tonnes

in 1939

All-time low

146,560 tonnes

in 1858

Years of data

167

1858–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Switzerland, 1858–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from coal in Switzerland is 355,305 tonnes, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 41.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from coal in Switzerland peaked at 10.55 million tonnes in 1939 and was at its lowest, 146,560 tonnes, in 1858.

That places Switzerland 100th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1850s	175,872 tonnes	146,560 tonnes	205,184 tonnes	2
1860s	581,110 tonnes	304,112 tonnes	769,440 tonnes	10
1870s	1.21 million tonnes	850,048 tonnes	1.44 million tonnes	10
1880s	1.91 million tonnes	1.48 million tonnes	2.42 million tonnes	10
1890s	3.70 million tonnes	2.72 million tonnes	4.91 million tonnes	10
1900s	6.26 million tonnes	4.96 million tonnes	7.82 million tonnes	10
1910s	7.51 million tonnes	4.61 million tonnes	8.98 million tonnes	10
1920s	7.13 million tonnes	4.33 million tonnes	9.19 million tonnes	10
1930s	8.78 million tonnes	8.19 million tonnes	10.55 million tonnes	10
1940s	5.29 million tonnes	1.33 million tonnes	7.12 million tonnes	10
1950s	7.18 million tonnes	5.86 million tonnes	8.83 million tonnes	10
1960s	4.73 million tonnes	2.32 million tonnes	7.42 million tonnes	10
1970s	1.15 million tonnes	736,531 tonnes	2.16 million tonnes	10
1980s	1.71 million tonnes	1.29 million tonnes	2.00 million tonnes	10
1990s	788,127 tonnes	439,439 tonnes	1.47 million tonnes	10
2000s	645,281 tonnes	587,733 tonnes	740,519 tonnes	10
2010s	549,493 tonnes	431,415 tonnes	648,868 tonnes	10
2020s	396,344 tonnes	354,334 tonnes	434,471 tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Switzerland

97 Yemen 509,365 tonnes compare
98 Albania 495,061 tonnes compare
99 Lithuania 379,280 tonnes compare
101 Benin 331,805 tonnes compare
102 Niger 300,062 tonnes compare
103 Venezuela 292,380 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

More climate change data for Switzerland

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
Population growth 1.0% (2025)
Population, total 9.09 million (2025)
Urban population growth 1.3% (2025)
Urban population 7.79 million (2025)
Urban population 85.7% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 3.59 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 3.16 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 3.59 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 3.59 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Switzerland →

Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Switzerland?: Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Switzerland was 355,305 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 coal recorded in Switzerland?: The highest recorded value was 10.55 million tonnes in 1939.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Switzerland?: The lowest recorded value was 146,560 tonnes in 1858.
How does Switzerland rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?: Switzerland ranks 100th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Switzerland?: Over the last ten years it is down 41.0%. 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 coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Download this data

CSV · JSON — 167 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data).

About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 18,115 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from coal, measured in tonnes.