Western Europe
Switzerland
Switzerland emitted about 32.1 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, making it the 73rd largest emitter. About 3.6 tonnes per person per year, 76% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 32Mt
- Per person
- 3.6t
- Change since 2005
- −30%
- Total since 1850
- 3.16bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 68%
0.08% of the world · 73rd largest
World average 4.7 t
−27% since 1990
0.17% of all CO₂ ever emitted
World 34% (2025)
Annual CO₂ emissions
million tonnes, fossil fuels and industryShow the data as a table
| Year | CO₂ (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.07 |
| 2023 | 31.98 |
| 2022 | 32.95 |
| 2021 | 35.90 |
| 2020 | 34.34 |
| 2019 | 36.82 |
| 2018 | 36.95 |
| 2017 | 38.23 |
| 2016 | 39.23 |
| 2015 | 38.76 |
| 2014 | 39.24 |
| 2013 | 43.18 |
| 2012 | 42.24 |
| 2011 | 40.97 |
| 2010 | 45.03 |
| 2009 | 43.53 |
| 2008 | 44.70 |
| 2007 | 43.36 |
| 2006 | 45.37 |
| 2005 | 45.78 |
| 2004 | 45.23 |
| 2003 | 44.65 |
| 2002 | 43.47 |
| 2001 | 45.09 |
| 2000 | 43.62 |
| 1999 | 44.45 |
| 1998 | 44.62 |
| 1997 | 43.05 |
| 1996 | 44.11 |
| 1995 | 43.41 |
| 1994 | 42.67 |
| 1993 | 43.61 |
| 1992 | 46.02 |
| 1991 | 46.13 |
| 1990 | 44.15 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Switzerland
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Switzerland
Where Switzerland's electricity came from, 2025
- Gas 0.4%
- Oil 1.9%
- Nuclear 29.9%
- Hydro 52.3%
- Wind 0.2%
- Solar 12.1%
- Bioenergy & other 3.2%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About Switzerland's emissions
How much CO₂ does Switzerland emit?
Switzerland emitted about 32.1 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, making it the 73rd largest emitter.
What are Switzerland's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 3.6 tonnes per person per year, 76% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Switzerland's emissions going down?
Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −30% compared with 2005 and −27% compared with 1990.
How much of Switzerland's electricity is renewable?
67.8% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.