Air pollutants by source sector in Switzerland
Switzerland: Air pollutants by source sector was 820 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Air pollutants by source sector in Switzerland, 1980–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for air pollutants by source sector in Switzerland is 820, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 41.4% on the previous year and up 46.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air pollutants by source sector in Switzerland peaked at 2,880 in 1984 and was at its lowest, 520, in 2018.
Switzerland ranks 34th of 40 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Air pollutants by source sector in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 2,640 | — |
| 1981 | 2,730 | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 2,760 | +1.1% |
| 1983 | 2,800 | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 2,880 | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 2,710 | -5.9% |
| 1986 | 2,470 | -8.9% |
| 1987 | 2,190 | -11.3% |
| 1988 | 1,860 | -15.1% |
| 1989 | 1,510 | -18.8% |
| 1990 | 1,100 | -27.2% |
| 1991 | 1,040 | -5.5% |
| 1992 | 1,060 | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 970 | -8.5% |
| 1994 | 960 | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 950 | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 1,010 | +6.3% |
| 1997 | 940 | -6.9% |
| 1998 | 970 | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 950 | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 950 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 920 | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 880 | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 860 | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 840 | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 840 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 850 | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 830 | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 840 | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 820 | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 830 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 770 | -7.2% |
| 2012 | 770 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 760 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 560 | -26.3% |
| 2015 | 550 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 560 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 550 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 520 | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 520 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 530 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 550 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 530 | -3.6% |
| 2023 | 580 | +9.4% |
| 2024 | 820 | +41.4% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 820 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,065, 16% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 820 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,040, 16% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Air pollutants by source sector in Switzerland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +41.4% | 580 | 820 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2,455 | 1,510 | 2,880 | 10 |
| 1990s | 995 | 940 | 1,100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 863 | 820 | 950 | 10 |
| 2010s | 639 | 520 | 830 | 10 |
| 2020s | 602 | 530 | 820 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More reference data data for Switzerland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5507 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2683 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.272 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air pollutants by source sector in Switzerland?
- Air pollutants by source sector in Switzerland was 820 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 2,880 in 1984.
- What is the lowest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 520 in 2018.
- How does Switzerland rank for air pollutants by source sector?
- Switzerland ranks 34th out of 40 countries with data for 2024.
- Is air pollutants by source sector rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.4%. 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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