Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Switzerland
Switzerland: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 101.61 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Switzerland, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2026, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Switzerland stood at 101.61 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 7.5% on the previous year and down 37.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Switzerland peaked at 162.02 tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 12.26 tonnes, in 2005.
That places Switzerland 164th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, 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 PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 64.04 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 37.95 tonnes | -40.7% |
| 2005 | 12.26 tonnes | -67.7% |
| 2006 | 43.62 tonnes | +255.8% |
| 2007 | 90.48 tonnes | +107.4% |
| 2008 | 25.33 tonnes | -72.0% |
| 2009 | 22.81 tonnes | -9.9% |
| 2010 | 39.35 tonnes | +72.5% |
| 2011 | 42.39 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 30 tonnes | -29.2% |
| 2013 | 32.85 tonnes | +9.5% |
| 2014 | 28.13 tonnes | -14.4% |
| 2015 | 61.86 tonnes | +119.9% |
| 2016 | 162.02 tonnes | +161.9% |
| 2017 | 60.22 tonnes | -62.8% |
| 2018 | 121.27 tonnes | +101.4% |
| 2019 | 44.73 tonnes | -63.1% |
| 2020 | 80.83 tonnes | +80.7% |
| 2021 | 93.24 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 2022 | 121.7 tonnes | +30.5% |
| 2023 | 59.9 tonnes | -50.8% |
| 2024 | 47.26 tonnes | -21.1% |
| 2025 | 94.51 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2026 | 101.61 tonnes | +7.5% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 101.61 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 221.26 tonnes, 46% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 101.61 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 687.39 tonnes, 15% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.36 tonnes | 12.26 tonnes | 90.48 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 62.28 tonnes | 28.13 tonnes | 162.02 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 85.58 tonnes | 47.26 tonnes | 121.7 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 161 Slovakia 123.21 tonnes compare
- 162 Solomon Islands 115.29 tonnes compare
- 163 Comoros 105.02 tonnes compare
- 165 Guadeloupe 96.58 tonnes compare
- 166 Saint Kitts and Nevis 76.24 tonnes compare
- 167 Latvia 68.15 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 pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Switzerland?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Switzerland was 101.61 tonnes in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 162.02 tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.26 tonnes in 2005.
- How does Switzerland rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Switzerland ranks 164th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
PM2.5 emissions represent the quantity of fine particulate matter (diameter less than 2.5 micrometers) released by wildfires, in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.