Cumulative CO₂ emissions from gas in Switzerland
Switzerland: Cumulative CO₂ emissions from gas was 249.25 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
249.25 million tonnes
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
69th
of 146 countries
All-time high
249.25 million tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1858
Years of data
167
1858–2024
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from gas in Switzerland, 1858–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, cumulative co₂ emissions from gas in Switzerland stood at 249.25 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 167 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 35.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative co₂ emissions from gas in Switzerland peaked at 249.25 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1858.
Switzerland ranks 69th of 146 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from gas in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1858 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1859 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1860 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1861 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1862 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1863 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1864 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1865 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1866 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1867 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1868 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1869 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1870 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1871 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1872 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1873 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1874 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1875 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1876 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1877 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1878 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1879 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1880 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1881 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1882 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1883 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1884 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1885 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1886 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1887 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1888 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1889 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1890 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1891 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1892 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1893 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1894 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1895 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1896 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1897 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1898 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1899 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1900 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1901 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1902 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1903 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1904 | 0 tonnes | — |
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| 1906 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1907 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1908 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1909 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1910 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1911 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1912 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1913 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1914 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1915 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1916 | 0 tonnes | — |
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| 1918 | 0 tonnes | — |
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| 1920 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1921 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1922 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1923 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1924 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1925 | 0 tonnes | — |
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| 1928 | 0 tonnes | — |
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| 1930 | 0 tonnes | — |
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| 1934 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1935 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1936 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1937 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1938 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1939 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1940 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1942 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1943 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1944 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1945 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1946 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1947 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1948 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1949 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1950 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1952 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1953 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1954 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1955 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1956 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1957 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1958 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1959 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1960 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 3,664 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 25,648 tonnes | +600.0% |
| 1969 | 51,294 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1970 | 135,574 tonnes | +164.3% |
| 1971 | 337,094 tonnes | +148.6% |
| 1972 | 593,574 tonnes | +76.1% |
| 1973 | 941,654 tonnes | +58.6% |
| 1974 | 1.68 million tonnes | +78.2% |
| 1975 | 2.86 million tonnes | +70.5% |
| 1976 | 4.10 million tonnes | +43.3% |
| 1977 | 5.51 million tonnes | +34.5% |
| 1978 | 7.07 million tonnes | +28.2% |
| 1979 | 8.80 million tonnes | +24.6% |
| 1980 | 10.79 million tonnes | +22.5% |
| 1981 | 12.93 million tonnes | +19.8% |
| 1982 | 15.19 million tonnes | +17.5% |
| 1983 | 17.67 million tonnes | +16.4% |
| 1984 | 20.44 million tonnes | +15.7% |
| 1985 | 23.34 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1986 | 26.31 million tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1987 | 29.50 million tonnes | +12.1% |
| 1988 | 32.70 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1989 | 36.19 million tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1990 | 40.10 million tonnes | +10.8% |
| 1991 | 44.47 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1992 | 49.05 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1993 | 53.85 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1994 | 58.57 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1995 | 63.75 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1996 | 69.37 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1997 | 74.81 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1998 | 80.41 million tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1999 | 86.22 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2000 | 92.01 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2001 | 98.03 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2002 | 103.95 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 110.21 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 116.67 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 123.31 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 129.76 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 136.06 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 142.76 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 149.19 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 156.37 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 162.75 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 169.73 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 177.06 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 183.43 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 190.23 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 197.38 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 204.48 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 211.18 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 218.08 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 224.75 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 232.02 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 238.04 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 243.61 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 249.25 million tonnes | +2.3% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 249.25 million tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 335.77 million tonnes, 74% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 249.25 million tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 298.49 million tonnes, 84% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative CO₂ emissions from gas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | +600.0% | 3,664 tonnes | 25,648 tonnes |
| 1970 | +164.3% | 51,294 tonnes | 135,574 tonnes |
| 1971 | +148.6% | 135,574 tonnes | 337,094 tonnes |
| 1969 | +100.0% | 25,648 tonnes | 51,294 tonnes |
| 1974 | +78.2% | 941,654 tonnes | 1.68 million tonnes |
| 1972 | +76.1% | 337,094 tonnes | 593,574 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2 |
| 1860s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1870s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1880s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1890s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1900s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 8,061 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 51,294 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.20 million tonnes | 135,574 tonnes | 8.80 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 22.51 million tonnes | 10.79 million tonnes | 36.19 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 62.06 million tonnes | 40.10 million tonnes | 86.22 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 120.20 million tonnes | 92.01 million tonnes | 149.19 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 187.07 million tonnes | 156.37 million tonnes | 218.08 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 237.54 million tonnes | 224.75 million tonnes | 249.25 million tonnes | 5 |
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 cumulative co₂ emissions from gas in Switzerland?
- Cumulative co₂ emissions from gas in Switzerland was 249.25 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cumulative co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 249.25 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest cumulative co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1858.
- How does Switzerland rank for cumulative co₂ emissions from gas?
- Switzerland ranks 69th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.9%. 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 Cumulative CO₂ emissions from gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Cumulative emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from gas since the first year of available data, measured in tonnes.