Switzerland, with a population of 8,574,832 and an urban population of 6,332,428, accounting for 73.85% of the total, has produced 34,931,692 tons of CO2 in 2022. This translates to a per capita CO2 emissions of 4.02 tons, indicating that each individual generates approximately 4 tons of CO2 annually.
To assess the impact of economic activity on CO2 emissions, it is crucial to examine the Carbon Intensity of GDP. In Switzerland, this measure stands at 0.05 kg of CO2 per International dollar ($USD) of economic output produced.
Comparatively, Switzerland’s carbon intensity is lower than that of the USA (0.3 kg) and China (0.57 kg), indicating a relatively more efficient use of resources in economic activities.
Switzerland Total CO2 emissions by source
How much do coal, oil, gas, cement and flaring contribute to CO2 emissions in Switzerland?
In 2022, Switzerland’s total CO2 emissions reached 34,931,692 metric tons. The primary contributors to these emissions were coal, accounting for 413,264 metric tons, and oil, with 25,420,495 metric tons.
Gas emissions amounted to 7,229,757 metric tons, while cement and flaring contributed 1,679,247 metric tons and 26,395 metric tons, respectively.
These figures highlight the significant role of coal and oil in Switzerland’s economy and their correlation with CO2 emissions.
What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Switzerland accounts?
Switzerland is the 72nd largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 0.094% of global CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from Coal
In Switzerland, carbon usage resulted in the production of 413,264 tons of CO2, accounting for 1.18% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from coal in Switzerland
In Switzerland, gas usage contributed to the production of 7,229,757 tons of CO2, accounting for 20.70% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from cement in Switzerland
In Switzerland, cement usage contributed to the production of 1,679,247 tons of CO2, accounting for 2.85% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from flaring in Switzerland
In Switzerland, the utilization of flaring contributed to the production of 26,395 tons of CO2, representing 7.25% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from oil in Switzerland
In Switzerland, oil usage resulted in the production of 18,496,459 tons of CO2, accounting for 72.77% of the total CO2 emissions.
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