Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change in Switzerland
Switzerland: Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change was 31.94 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
31.94 million tonnes
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
91st
of 194 countries
All-time high
46.80 million tonnes
in 1991
All-time low
2.62 million tonnes
in 1945
Years of data
167
1858–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change 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 including land-use change in Switzerland is 31.94 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and down 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions including land-use change in Switzerland peaked at 46.80 million tonnes in 1991 and was at its lowest, 2.62 million tonnes, in 1945.
That places Switzerland 91st out of 194 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.
Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1858 | 3.47 million tonnes | — |
| 1859 | 3.24 million tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1860 | 3.77 million tonnes | +16.2% |
| 1861 | 3.51 million tonnes | -6.8% |
| 1862 | 3.64 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1863 | 3.45 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1864 | 3.57 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1865 | 3.54 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1866 | 3.56 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1867 | 3.67 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1868 | 3.80 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1869 | 3.69 million tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1870 | 3.74 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1871 | 3.85 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1872 | 3.97 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1873 | 4.05 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1874 | 3.76 million tonnes | -7.2% |
| 1875 | 4.08 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1876 | 4.16 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1877 | 3.91 million tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1878 | 3.86 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1879 | 3.72 million tonnes | -3.5% |
| 1880 | 4.16 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1881 | 3.67 million tonnes | -11.8% |
| 1882 | 3.86 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1883 | 3.85 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1884 | 3.87 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1885 | 3.79 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1886 | 3.81 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1887 | 4.04 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1888 | 4.07 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1889 | 4.20 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1890 | 4.98 million tonnes | +18.6% |
| 1891 | 5.77 million tonnes | +16.0% |
| 1892 | 5.86 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1893 | 5.52 million tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1894 | 6.18 million tonnes | +12.0% |
| 1895 | 6.78 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1896 | 7.16 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1897 | 7.38 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1898 | 7.84 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1899 | 8.12 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1900 | 9.22 million tonnes | +13.6% |
| 1901 | 8.59 million tonnes | -6.9% |
| 1902 | 8.81 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1903 | 9.36 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1904 | 9.91 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1905 | 10.10 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1906 | 11.09 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1907 | 12.18 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1908 | 12.15 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1909 | 12.35 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1910 | 11.11 million tonnes | -10.0% |
| 1911 | 11.97 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1912 | 11.58 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1913 | 11.95 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1914 | 10.82 million tonnes | -9.4% |
| 1915 | 11.16 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1916 | 10.46 million tonnes | -6.3% |
| 1917 | 7.97 million tonnes | -23.8% |
| 1918 | 7.56 million tonnes | -5.1% |
| 1919 | 6.29 million tonnes | -16.8% |
| 1920 | 8.83 million tonnes | +40.3% |
| 1921 | 6.25 million tonnes | -29.2% |
| 1922 | 7.55 million tonnes | +20.9% |
| 1923 | 9.03 million tonnes | +19.5% |
| 1924 | 8.48 million tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1925 | 8.77 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1926 | 8.59 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1927 | 9.66 million tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1928 | 10.01 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1929 | 11.30 million tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1930 | 10.40 million tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1931 | 10.89 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1932 | 11.02 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1933 | 10.31 million tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1934 | 10.23 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1935 | 10.04 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1936 | 10.42 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1937 | 10.94 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1938 | 10.92 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1939 | 12.21 million tonnes | +11.8% |
| 1940 | 8.95 million tonnes | -26.7% |
| 1941 | 7.37 million tonnes | -17.7% |
| 1942 | 6.70 million tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1943 | 7.11 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1944 | 5.42 million tonnes | -23.7% |
| 1945 | 2.62 million tonnes | -51.6% |
| 1946 | 6.76 million tonnes | +157.8% |
| 1947 | 10.55 million tonnes | +56.1% |
| 1948 | 11.27 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1949 | 9.71 million tonnes | -13.8% |
| 1950 | 11.65 million tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1951 | 13.92 million tonnes | +19.5% |
| 1952 | 12.98 million tonnes | -6.8% |
| 1953 | 12.13 million tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1954 | 14.36 million tonnes | +18.3% |
| 1955 | 15.34 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1956 | 18.80 million tonnes | +22.6% |
| 1957 | 19.54 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1958 | 18.34 million tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1959 | 20.29 million tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1960 | 22.88 million tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1961 | 22.64 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1962 | 25.94 million tonnes | +14.6% |
| 1963 | 30.55 million tonnes | +17.8% |
| 1964 | 29.42 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1965 | 31.30 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1966 | 32.27 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1967 | 33.40 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1968 | 36.88 million tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1969 | 38.60 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1970 | 40.64 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1971 | 42.47 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1972 | 43.23 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1973 | 46.44 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1974 | 41.83 million tonnes | -9.9% |
| 1975 | 39.32 million tonnes | -6.0% |
| 1976 | 40.61 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 41.57 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1978 | 43.39 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1979 | 40.60 million tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1980 | 41.25 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1981 | 39.69 million tonnes | -3.8% |
| 1982 | 37.48 million tonnes | -5.5% |
| 1983 | 41.07 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1984 | 40.13 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1985 | 40.60 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 42.97 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1987 | 40.98 million tonnes | -4.6% |
| 1988 | 41.59 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1989 | 40.13 million tonnes | -3.5% |
| 1990 | 45.09 million tonnes | +12.4% |
| 1991 | 46.80 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 46.67 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 44.52 million tonnes | -4.6% |
| 1994 | 43.52 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 1995 | 44.12 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 44.51 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 43.61 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 45.28 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 44.78 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 44.58 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 45.82 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 43.96 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 45.26 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 45.39 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 45.83 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 45.47 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 43.45 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2008 | 44.62 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 43.41 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 44.93 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 40.81 million tonnes | -9.2% |
| 2012 | 42.09 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 43.24 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 39.13 million tonnes | -9.5% |
| 2015 | 38.66 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 39.01 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 38.29 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 36.91 million tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 36.61 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 34.04 million tonnes | -7.0% |
| 2021 | 35.75 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 32.79 million tonnes | -8.3% |
| 2023 | 31.84 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 31.94 million tonnes | +0.3% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 31.94 million tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 36.71 million tonnes, 87% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 31.94 million tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 32.46 million tonnes, 98% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | +157.8% | 2.62 million tonnes | 6.76 million tonnes |
| 1947 | +56.1% | 6.76 million tonnes | 10.55 million tonnes |
| 1945 | -51.6% | 5.42 million tonnes | 2.62 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 3.35 million tonnes | 3.24 million tonnes | 3.47 million tonnes | 2 |
| 1860s | 3.62 million tonnes | 3.45 million tonnes | 3.80 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1870s | 3.91 million tonnes | 3.72 million tonnes | 4.16 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1880s | 3.93 million tonnes | 3.67 million tonnes | 4.20 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1890s | 6.56 million tonnes | 4.98 million tonnes | 8.12 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1900s | 10.38 million tonnes | 8.59 million tonnes | 12.35 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1910s | 10.09 million tonnes | 6.29 million tonnes | 11.97 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1920s | 8.85 million tonnes | 6.25 million tonnes | 11.30 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 10.74 million tonnes | 10.04 million tonnes | 12.21 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 7.65 million tonnes | 2.62 million tonnes | 11.27 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 15.73 million tonnes | 11.65 million tonnes | 20.29 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 30.39 million tonnes | 22.64 million tonnes | 38.60 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 42.01 million tonnes | 39.32 million tonnes | 46.44 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 40.59 million tonnes | 37.48 million tonnes | 42.97 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 44.89 million tonnes | 43.52 million tonnes | 46.80 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 44.78 million tonnes | 43.41 million tonnes | 45.83 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.97 million tonnes | 36.61 million tonnes | 44.93 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.27 million tonnes | 31.84 million tonnes | 35.75 million tonnes | 5 |
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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 including land-use change in Switzerland?
- Annual co₂ emissions including land-use change in Switzerland was 31.94 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 including land-use change recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 46.80 million tonnes in 1991.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions including land-use change recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.62 million tonnes in 1945.
- How does Switzerland rank for annual co₂ emissions including land-use change?
- Switzerland ranks 91st out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions including land-use change rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.4%. 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 including land-use change. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), including land-use change, measured in tonnes.