Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Switzerland
Switzerland: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires was 102.76 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Switzerland, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Switzerland stood at 102.76.
That represents a change of up 8.7% on the previous year and down 36.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Switzerland peaked at 162.02 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 12.26, 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 pm25 emissions from wildfires in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 64.04 | — |
| 2004 | 37.95 | -40.7% |
| 2005 | 12.26 | -67.7% |
| 2006 | 43.62 | +255.8% |
| 2007 | 90.48 | +107.4% |
| 2008 | 25.33 | -72.0% |
| 2009 | 22.81 | -9.9% |
| 2010 | 39.35 | +72.5% |
| 2011 | 42.39 | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 30 | -29.2% |
| 2013 | 32.85 | +9.5% |
| 2014 | 28.13 | -14.4% |
| 2015 | 61.86 | +119.9% |
| 2016 | 162.02 | +161.9% |
| 2017 | 60.22 | -62.8% |
| 2018 | 121.27 | +101.4% |
| 2019 | 44.73 | -63.1% |
| 2020 | 80.83 | +80.7% |
| 2021 | 93.24 | +15.4% |
| 2022 | 121.7 | +30.5% |
| 2023 | 59.9 | -50.8% |
| 2024 | 47.26 | -21.1% |
| 2025 | 94.51 | +100.0% |
| 2026 | 102.76 | +8.7% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 102.76 is below the median for high income countries, which is 221.26, 46% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 102.76 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 698.14, 15% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.36 | 12.26 | 90.48 | 7 |
| 2010s | 62.28 | 28.13 | 162.02 | 10 |
| 2020s | 85.74 | 47.26 | 121.7 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
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 pm25 emissions from wildfires in Switzerland?
- Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Switzerland was 102.76 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 162.02 in 2016.
- What is the lowest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.26 in 2005.
- How does Switzerland rank for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- Switzerland ranks 164th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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