Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Grassland in Switzerland
Switzerland: Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Grassland was 738.7 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
738.7 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
Change on year
up 139.0%
World rank
13th
of 37 countries
All-time high
1,974 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2015
All-time low
-988.63 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 1991
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Grassland in Switzerland, 1990–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes of CO2-equivalent.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — grassland in Switzerland is 738.7 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 139.0% on the previous year and down 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — grassland in Switzerland peaked at 1,974 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2015 and was at its lowest, -988.63 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 1991.
Switzerland ranks 13th of 37 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Grassland in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | -453.43 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 1991 | -988.63 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +118.0% |
| 1992 | -605.93 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -38.7% |
| 1993 | -91.68 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -84.9% |
| 1994 | -29.09 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -68.3% |
| 1995 | 186.1 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -739.7% |
| 1996 | -583.13 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -413.3% |
| 1997 | -333.48 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -42.8% |
| 1998 | 180.34 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -154.1% |
| 1999 | 7.61 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -95.8% |
| 2000 | 382.86 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +4928.2% |
| 2001 | 324.91 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -15.1% |
| 2002 | 226.8 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -30.2% |
| 2003 | 253.03 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +11.6% |
| 2004 | 111.32 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -56.0% |
| 2005 | 328.62 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +195.2% |
| 2006 | -32.33 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -109.8% |
| 2007 | 450.46 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -1493.2% |
| 2008 | 408.21 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -9.4% |
| 2009 | 346.27 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -15.2% |
| 2010 | 653.58 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +88.7% |
| 2011 | -31.94 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -104.9% |
| 2012 | 728.89 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -2381.9% |
| 2013 | 1,217 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +67.0% |
| 2014 | -420.35 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -134.5% |
| 2015 | 1,974 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -569.5% |
| 2016 | -735.43 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -137.3% |
| 2017 | 1,340 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -282.2% |
| 2018 | 1,231 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -8.1% |
| 2019 | -11.89 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -101.0% |
| 2020 | 976.85 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -8315.0% |
| 2021 | 461.75 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -52.7% |
| 2022 | 309.13 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -33.1% |
| 2023 | 738.7 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +139.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -271.13 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -988.63 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 186.1 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 280.02 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -32.33 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 450.46 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 594.49 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -735.43 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 1,974 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 621.61 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 309.13 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 976.85 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 4 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 10 New Zealand 2,854 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 10 Croatia -287.16 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 11 Ireland 1,120 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 11 Poland -347.49 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 12 Denmark 757.31 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 12 United Kingdom -2,879 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 14 Finland 703.51 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 15 Japan 653.01 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 16 Chile 612.05 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
More environment data for Switzerland
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -0.2925 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -0.4333 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.458 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.33 °C (2025)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity, annual growth rate -3.63 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity, per unit of GDP 0 m3 per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity, per capita 0.0019 m3 per person (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value, annual growth rate -3.66 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — grassland in Switzerland?
- Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — grassland in Switzerland was 738.7 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — grassland recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 1,974 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2015.
- What is the lowest agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — grassland recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was -988.63 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 1991.
- How does Switzerland rank for agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — grassland?
- Switzerland ranks 13th out of 37 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — grassland rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Grassland. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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