Air pollutants by source sector in Switzerland
Switzerland: Air pollutants by source sector was 580 Tonne in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
580 Tonne
Change on year
up 9.4%
World rank
26th
of 29 countries
All-time high
2,880 Tonne
in 1984
All-time low
520 Tonne
in 2018
Years of data
44
1980–2023
Air pollutants by source sector in Switzerland, 1980–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
The most recent figure for air pollutants by source sector in Switzerland is 580 Tonne, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 9.4% on the previous year and down 23.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air pollutants by source sector in Switzerland peaked at 2,880 Tonne in 1984 and was at its lowest, 520 Tonne, in 2018.
Switzerland ranks 26th of 29 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2,455 Tonne | 1,510 Tonne | 2,880 Tonne | 10 |
| 1990s | 995 Tonne | 940 Tonne | 1,100 Tonne | 10 |
| 2000s | 863 Tonne | 820 Tonne | 950 Tonne | 10 |
| 2010s | 639 Tonne | 520 Tonne | 830 Tonne | 10 |
| 2020s | 545 Tonne | 520 Tonne | 580 Tonne | 4 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More reference data data for Switzerland
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 72.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied to 489.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2683 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.272 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure Management 340.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Burning - Crop residues 0.1438 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Enteric Fermentation 140.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on Pa 362.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 31.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 172.13 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air pollutants by source sector in Switzerland?
- Air pollutants by source sector in Switzerland was 580 Tonne in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 2,880 Tonne in 1984.
- What is the lowest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 520 Tonne in 2018.
- How does Switzerland rank for air pollutants by source sector?
- Switzerland ranks 26th out of 29 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air pollutants by source sector rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Air pollutants by source sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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