PM2.5 air pollution in Switzerland in 2023 — 8.3 µg/m³. Ranked 33 in the world out of 200. Since 1990, the indicator has fallen by 64.9%.
1990–2023 · µg/m³
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Switzerland
| Year | µg/m³ | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8.3 | −1.9 | −18.23% |
| 2022 | 10.2 | +0.6 | +6.73% |
| 2021 | 9.5 | +0.4 | +4.45% |
| 2020 | 9.1 | −0.1 | −0.63% |
| 2019 | 9.2 | −1.5 | −13.97% |
| 2018 | 10.7 | −0 | −0.1% |
| 2017 | 10.7 | −0.2 | −1.7% |
| 2016 | 10.9 | −1.1 | −8.87% |
| 2015 | 11.9 | +1.3 | +11.74% |
| 2014 | 10.7 | −2.6 | −19.64% |
| 2013 | 13.3 | +0.4 | +2.94% |
| 2012 | 12.9 | −2.1 | −13.72% |
| 2011 | 15 | +0.1 | +0.63% |
| 2010 | 14.9 | −0.3 | −2% |
| 2009 | 15.2 | +1.1 | +8.1% |
| 2008 | 14 | +0.2 | +1.27% |
| 2007 | 13.9 | −1.3 | −8.4% |
| 2006 | 15.1 | −3 | −16.51% |
| 2005 | 18.1 | +0.6 | +3.32% |
| 2004 | 17.5 | −3.1 | −15.14% |
| 2003 | 20.7 | +1.6 | +8.23% |
| 2002 | 19.1 | −0.5 | −2.47% |
| 2001 | 19.6 | −1.1 | −5.18% |
| 2000 | 20.6 | −0.6 | −2.87% |
| 1999 | 21.3 | −0.3 | −1.43% |
| 1998 | 21.6 | −0.3 | −1.41% |
| 1997 | 21.9 | −0.3 | −1.39% |
| 1996 | 22.2 | −0.9 | −3.94% |
| 1995 | 23.1 | +0.3 | +1.28% |
| 1994 | 22.8 | −0.3 | −1.34% |
| 1993 | 23.1 | −0.3 | −1.32% |
| 1992 | 23.4 | −0.3 | −1.3% |
| 1991 | 23.7 | −0 | −0.04% |
| 1990 | 23.7 | — | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
The mean annual concentration of suspended particles smaller than 2.5 micrometers, weighted by population — that is, the concentration residents are actually exposed to rather than the average across the territory. The WHO guideline of 2021 is no more than 5 µg/m³; in the most polluted countries values exceed it more than tenfold.
Source: Global Health Observatory (WHO), license CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
How many deaths per 100,000 people are attributed to dirty air — outdoors and in the home.
Emissions CO2 emissionsAnnual carbon dioxide emissions from burning fuel and producing cement.
Demography Urban population shareWhat part of a country's residents lives in cities — the level of urbanization.
Environment Forest coverWhat share of a country's territory is covered by forest.
Environment Forest areaThe absolute area of forest in square kilometers.
Environment Protected areasThe share of land and sea under protection — nature reserves, national parks, sanctuaries.
