Drought impact area on ecosystems in Switzerland
Switzerland: Drought impact area on ecosystems was 1,007 Square kilometre in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 32nd of 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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 32nd out of 38 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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