Co2 emissions and gdp in Switzerland
Switzerland: Co2 emissions and gdp was 779.51 billion in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
779.51 billion
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
35th
of 198 countries
All-time high
779.51 billion
in 2025
All-time low
410.77 billion
in 1993
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Co2 emissions and gdp in Switzerland, 1990–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, co2 emissions and gdp in Switzerland stood at 779.51 billion. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 20.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions and gdp in Switzerland peaked at 779.51 billion in 2025 and was at its lowest, 410.77 billion, in 1993.
Switzerland ranks 35th of 198 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 36 years of available data.
Co2 emissions and gdp in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 429.27 billion | — |
| 1991 | 424.35 billion | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 419.43 billion | -1.2% |
| 1993 | 410.77 billion | -2.1% |
| 1994 | 427.26 billion | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 444.75 billion | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 447.25 billion | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 456.63 billion | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 469.31 billion | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 477.19 billion | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 494.53 billion | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 502.40 billion | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 504.31 billion | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 502.88 billion | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 515.89 billion | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 531.12 billion | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 553.08 billion | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 575.11 billion | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 589.66 billion | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 578.25 billion | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 597.11 billion | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 605.51 billion | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 612.32 billion | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 623.57 billion | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 639.42 billion | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 648.73 billion | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 661.13 billion | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 670.52 billion | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 692.83 billion | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 700.55 billion | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 684.75 billion | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 727.05 billion | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 752.74 billion | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 758.96 billion | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 769.51 billion | +1.4% |
| 2025 | 779.51 billion | +1.3% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 779.51 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 209.44 billion, 3.7× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 779.51 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 249.10 billion, 3.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 440.62 billion | 410.77 billion | 477.19 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 534.72 billion | 494.53 billion | 589.66 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 645.17 billion | 597.11 billion | 700.55 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 745.42 billion | 684.75 billion | 779.51 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 32 South Africa 880.05 billion compare
- 33 Singapore 853.08 billion compare
- 34 Kazakhstan 788.95 billion compare
- 36 Romania 776.90 billion compare
- 37 United Arab Emirates 765.77 billion compare
- 38 Belgium 758.16 billion 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 co2 emissions and gdp in Switzerland?
- Co2 emissions and gdp in Switzerland was 779.51 billion in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions and gdp recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 779.51 billion in 2025.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions and gdp recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 410.77 billion in 1993.
- How does Switzerland rank for co2 emissions and gdp?
- Switzerland ranks 35th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is co2 emissions and gdp rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions and gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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