What is annual co₂ emissions from gas in Switzerland?

Annual co₂ emissions from gas in Switzerland was 5.65 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 gas recorded in Switzerland?

The highest recorded value was 7.33 million tonnes in 2013.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1858.

How does Switzerland rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?

Switzerland ranks 72nd out of 146 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 11.4%. 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 gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Switzerland

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas 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 gas was 5.65 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

5.65 million tonnes

Change on year

up 1.5%

World rank

72nd

of 146 countries

All-time high

7.33 million tonnes

in 2013

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 1858

Years of data

167

1858–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from gas 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 gas in Switzerland is 5.65 million tonnes, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and down 11.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from gas in Switzerland peaked at 7.33 million tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1858.

Switzerland ranks 72nd of 146 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1850s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	2
1860s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1870s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1880s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1890s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1900s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1910s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1920s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1930s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1940s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1950s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1960s	5,129 tonnes	0 tonnes	25,646 tonnes	10
1970s	875,329 tonnes	84,280 tonnes	1.74 million tonnes	10
1980s	2.74 million tonnes	1.98 million tonnes	3.49 million tonnes	10
1990s	5.00 million tonnes	3.91 million tonnes	5.81 million tonnes	10
2000s	6.30 million tonnes	5.79 million tonnes	6.70 million tonnes	10
2010s	6.89 million tonnes	6.37 million tonnes	7.33 million tonnes	10
2020s	6.24 million tonnes	5.56 million tonnes	7.27 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Switzerland

69 Portugal 6.92 million tonnes compare
70 Georgia 6.46 million tonnes compare
71 New Zealand 5.89 million tonnes compare
73 Equatorial Guinea 5.62 million tonnes compare
74 Cote d'Ivoire 5.35 million tonnes compare
75 Armenia 5.26 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 146 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 gas in Switzerland?: Annual co₂ emissions from gas in Switzerland was 5.65 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 gas recorded in Switzerland?: The highest recorded value was 7.33 million tonnes in 2013.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Switzerland?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1858.
How does Switzerland rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?: Switzerland ranks 72nd out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Switzerland?: Over the last ten years it is down 11.4%. 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 gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas
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: 146 places, 14,474 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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