Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Switzerland
Switzerland: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 88.1 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 88.1 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 6.8% on the previous year and down 45.6% 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.
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 | 83.65 tonnes | 47.26 tonnes | 121.7 tonnes | 7 |
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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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Switzerland?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Switzerland was 88.1 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 45.6%. 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 07 August 2026.