Iceland vs Switzerland: Air pollutants by source sector
Iceland
2 Tonne
in 2023
Switzerland
580 Tonne
in 2023
Iceland rank
29th
Switzerland rank
26th
Air pollutants by source sector over time
- Iceland
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 580 Tonne against 2 Tonne in Iceland, a difference of 578 Tonne.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 290.0 times Iceland's.
Across all 34 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Iceland ranks 29th and Switzerland ranks 26th of 29 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.6 Tonne | 995 Tonne | 990.4 Tonne | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 8.3 Tonne | 863 Tonne | 854.7 Tonne | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 2.3 Tonne | 639 Tonne | 636.7 Tonne | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 1.5 Tonne | 545 Tonne | 543.5 Tonne | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher air pollutants by source sector, Iceland or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 580 Tonne against 2 Tonne in Iceland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in air pollutants by source sector between Iceland and Switzerland?
- 578 Tonne, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Switzerland?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Iceland and Switzerland rank globally for air pollutants by source sector?
- Iceland ranks 29th and Switzerland ranks 26th of 29 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Air pollutants by source sector. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.