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

5001.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k3.0k1980200120231980: 2.6k Tonne1981: 2.7k Tonne1982: 2.8k Tonne1983: 2.8k Tonne1984: 2.9k Tonne1985: 2.7k Tonne1986: 2.5k Tonne1987: 2.2k Tonne1988: 1.9k Tonne1989: 1.5k Tonne1990: 1.1k Tonne1991: 1.0k Tonne1992: 1.1k Tonne1993: 970 Tonne1994: 960 Tonne1995: 950 Tonne1996: 1.0k Tonne1997: 940 Tonne1998: 970 Tonne1999: 950 Tonne2000: 950 Tonne2001: 920 Tonne2002: 880 Tonne2003: 860 Tonne2004: 840 Tonne2005: 840 Tonne2006: 850 Tonne2007: 830 Tonne2008: 840 Tonne2009: 820 Tonne2010: 830 Tonne2011: 770 Tonne2012: 770 Tonne2013: 760 Tonne2014: 560 Tonne2015: 550 Tonne2016: 560 Tonne2017: 550 Tonne2018: 520 Tonne2019: 520 Tonne2020: 520 Tonne2021: 550 Tonne2022: 530 Tonne2023: 580 Tonne

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 23 Slovakia 1,700 Tonne compare
  2. 24 Croatia 1,480 Tonne compare
  3. 25 Slovenia 1,180 Tonne compare
  4. 27 Cyprus 340 Tonne compare
  5. 28 Liechtenstein 3 Tonne compare
  6. 29 Iceland 2 Tonne compare

See the full ranking of 33 places →

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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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About this data

Indicator
Air pollutants by source sector
Unit
Tonne
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
33 places, 1,132 data points, 1980–2023
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