CO2 Emissions per Capita: Switzerland

Analysis# Switzerland CO2 Emissions per Capita Switzerland's per capita CO2 emissions reached 3.746 metric tons in 2024, marking a historic low for the country. This represents a dramatic 44% reduction since 1970, when emissions stood at 6.7 metric tons. The nation peaked at 7.554 metric tons in 1973 before entering a sustained decline that accelerated through recent decades. The most significant downward shift occurred after 2015, when emissions averaged 4.7 metric tons annually. From 2015 to 2024, Switzerland cut emissions per capita by nearly 23%, with particularly sharp drops in 2022 (3.928 metric tons) and continuing into 2023–2024. The consistent year-over-year decreases suggest Switzerland has fundamentally restructured its energy and transportation systems, positioning the country among Europe's lowest emitters per capita.