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Power sector CO2 emissions in Switzerland

Switzerland: 32.1 million tonnes (fossil CO2 emissions, 2024), +0.3% on 2023.

  • 32.1 million tonnes Latest · 2024
  • +0.3% vs 2023
  • 35Records · 1 measures

Annual · 1 publisher · Next period 2025

Fossil CO2 emissions in Switzerland

Fig 1 · D35 · Switzerland Annual

Fossil CO2 emissions

Switzerland, 1990 to 2024

35 observations · 1990 to 2024

Estimates are listed as such in the table below

Fossil CO2 emissionsFossil CO2 emissions. 35 observations from 1990 to 2024, ranging from 32 million tonnes to 46.1 million tonnes. Latest value 32.1 million tonnes (2024). million tonnes 0 10 20 30 40 50 1990 1996 2002 2008 2014 2020 32.1
Fossil CO2 emissionsFossil CO2 emissions. 35 observations from 1990 to 2024, ranging from 32 million tonnes to 46.1 million tonnes. Latest value 32.1 million tonnes (2024). million tonnes 0 20 40 60 1990 1996 2002 2008 2014 2020 32.1
Fossil CO2 emissionsFossil CO2 emissions. 35 observations from 1990 to 2024, ranging from 32 million tonnes to 46.1 million tonnes. Latest value 32.1 million tonnes (2024). million tonnes 0 20 40 60 1990 1996 2002 2008 2014 2020 32.1
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Fossil CO2 emissions
Period Type Value
1990 Estimate 44.1 million tonnes
1991 Estimate 46.1 million tonnes
1992 Estimate 46 million tonnes
1993 Estimate 43.6 million tonnes
1994 Estimate 42.7 million tonnes
1995 Estimate 43.4 million tonnes
1996 Estimate 44.1 million tonnes
1997 Estimate 43 million tonnes
1998 Estimate 44.6 million tonnes
1999 Estimate 44.4 million tonnes
2000 Estimate 43.6 million tonnes
2001 Estimate 45.1 million tonnes
2002 Estimate 43.5 million tonnes
2003 Estimate 44.7 million tonnes
2004 Estimate 45.2 million tonnes
2005 Estimate 45.8 million tonnes
2006 Estimate 45.4 million tonnes
2007 Estimate 43.4 million tonnes
2008 Estimate 44.7 million tonnes
2009 Estimate 43.5 million tonnes
2010 Estimate 45 million tonnes
2011 Estimate 41 million tonnes
2012 Estimate 42.2 million tonnes
2013 Estimate 43.2 million tonnes
2014 Estimate 39.2 million tonnes
2015 Estimate 38.8 million tonnes
2016 Estimate 39.2 million tonnes
2017 Estimate 38.2 million tonnes
2018 Estimate 36.9 million tonnes
2019 Estimate 36.8 million tonnes
2020 Estimate 34.3 million tonnes
2021 Estimate 35.9 million tonnes
2022 Estimate 33 million tonnes
2023 Estimate 32 million tonnes
2024 Estimate 32.1 million tonnes
Source: GCP · million tonnes · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org

Every record

35 records across 1 measure, newest first within each. Each period opens its record and evidence.

MeasurePeriodValueSource
Fossil CO2 emissions 2024 32.1 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2023 32 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2022 33 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2021 35.9 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2020 34.3 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2019 36.8 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2018 36.9 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2017 38.2 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2016 39.2 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2015 38.8 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2014 39.2 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2013 43.2 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2012 42.2 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2011 41 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2010 45 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2009 43.5 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2008 44.7 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2007 43.4 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2006 45.4 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2005 45.8 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2004 45.2 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2003 44.7 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2002 43.5 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2001 45.1 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2000 43.6 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1999 44.4 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1998 44.6 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1997 43 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1996 44.1 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1995 43.4 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1994 42.7 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1993 43.6 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1992 46 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1991 46.1 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1990 44.1 million tonnes estimate GCP

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest power sector CO2 emissions figure for Switzerland?

Switzerland: 32.1 million tonnes fossil CO2 emissions in 2024, +0.3% on 2023.

Where does the Switzerland data come from?

35 records from 1 document by GCP. Each figure links to its record and its original source evidence.

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StatOrigin. (2026). Power sector CO2 emissions in Switzerland [Data set]. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/statistics/power-sector-co2-emissions/switzerland

"Power sector CO2 emissions in Switzerland." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/statistics/power-sector-co2-emissions/switzerland. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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