Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Switzerland
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.
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1858 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1859 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1860 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1861 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1862 | 0 tonnes | — |
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| 1875 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1876 | 0 tonnes | — |
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| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 3,664 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 21,984 tonnes | +500.0% |
| 1969 | 25,646 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1970 | 84,280 tonnes | +228.6% |
| 1971 | 201,520 tonnes | +139.1% |
| 1972 | 256,480 tonnes | +27.3% |
| 1973 | 348,080 tonnes | +35.7% |
| 1974 | 736,464 tonnes | +111.6% |
| 1975 | 1.18 million tonnes | +60.7% |
| 1976 | 1.24 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1977 | 1.41 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1978 | 1.55 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1979 | 1.74 million tonnes | +11.8% |
| 1980 | 1.98 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1981 | 2.14 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1982 | 2.26 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1983 | 2.48 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1984 | 2.77 million tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1985 | 2.90 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1986 | 2.97 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1987 | 3.18 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1988 | 3.21 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 3.49 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1990 | 3.91 million tonnes | +12.1% |
| 1991 | 4.37 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1992 | 4.58 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1993 | 4.79 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 4.72 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 1995 | 5.18 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1996 | 5.62 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1997 | 5.44 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1998 | 5.60 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 5.81 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 5.79 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 6.03 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 5.92 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 6.25 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 6.47 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 6.63 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 6.46 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 6.30 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 6.70 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 6.42 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 7.18 million tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2011 | 6.38 million tonnes | -11.1% |
| 2012 | 6.98 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2013 | 7.33 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 6.37 million tonnes | -13.1% |
| 2015 | 6.80 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 7.15 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2017 | 7.10 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 6.70 million tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2019 | 6.90 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 6.67 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 7.27 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 2022 | 6.02 million tonnes | -17.2% |
| 2023 | 5.56 million tonnes | -7.6% |
| 2024 | 5.65 million tonnes | +1.5% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 5.65 million tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.05 million tonnes, 56% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 5.65 million tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.92 million tonnes, 82% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from gas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | +500.0% | 3,664 tonnes | 21,984 tonnes |
| 1970 | +228.6% | 25,646 tonnes | 84,280 tonnes |
| 1971 | +139.1% | 84,280 tonnes | 201,520 tonnes |
| 1974 | +111.6% | 348,080 tonnes | 736,464 tonnes |
| 1975 | +60.7% | 736,464 tonnes | 1.18 million tonnes |
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
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 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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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from gas, measured in tonnes.