Drought impact area on ecosystems in Switzerland
Switzerland: Drought impact area on ecosystems was 1,007 Square kilometre in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,007 Square kilometre
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
40th
of 46 countries
All-time high
1,012 Square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
102 Square kilometre
in 2009
Years of data
16
2009–2024
Drought impact area on ecosystems in Switzerland, 2009–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for drought impact area on ecosystems in Switzerland is 1,007 Square kilometre, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 506.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, drought impact area on ecosystems in Switzerland peaked at 1,012 Square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 102 Square kilometre, in 2009.
Switzerland ranks 40th of 46 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Drought impact area on ecosystems in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 102 Square kilometre | — |
| 2010 | 141 Square kilometre | +38.2% |
| 2011 | 200 Square kilometre | +41.8% |
| 2012 | 228 Square kilometre | +14.0% |
| 2013 | 164 Square kilometre | -28.1% |
| 2014 | 166 Square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 210 Square kilometre | +26.5% |
| 2016 | 208 Square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 289 Square kilometre | +38.9% |
| 2018 | 655 Square kilometre | +126.6% |
| 2019 | 835 Square kilometre | +27.5% |
| 2020 | 846 Square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 790 Square kilometre | -6.6% |
| 2022 | 1,002 Square kilometre | +26.8% |
| 2023 | 1,012 Square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 1,007 Square kilometre | -0.5% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 1,007 Square kilometre is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,625 Square kilometre, 28% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 1,007 Square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,714 Square kilometre, 27% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 102 Square kilometre | 102 Square kilometre | 102 Square kilometre | 1 |
| 2010s | 309.6 Square kilometre | 141 Square kilometre | 835 Square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 931.4 Square kilometre | 790 Square kilometre | 1,012 Square kilometre | 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 drought impact area on ecosystems in Switzerland?
- Drought impact area on ecosystems in Switzerland was 1,007 Square kilometre in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 1,012 Square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 102 Square kilometre in 2009.
- How does Switzerland rank for drought impact area on ecosystems?
- Switzerland ranks 40th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is drought impact area on ecosystems rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 506.6%. 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 Drought impact area on ecosystems. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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