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Italy vs Switzerland CO2 per capita
Italy overtook Switzerland in 1975. In 1970 Switzerland stood at roughly 114% of Italy’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 74%, and the pair was closest in 1975 (100%).
| Year | Italy | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.85 | 6.69 | 114% |
| 1970 | 5.85 | 6.69 | 114% |
| 1980 | 7.05 | 6.85 | 97% |
| 1990 | 7.51 | 6.66 | 89% |
| 2000 | 7.98 | 6.23 | 78% |
| 2010 | 7.08 | 5.92 | 84% |
| 2020 | 4.97 | 4.16 | 84% |
| 2024 | 5.08 | 3.75 | 74% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Italy pass Switzerland in CO2 per capita?
In 1975. Italy’s published CO2 per capita rose above Switzerland’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Italy and Switzerland compare today?
Italy is ahead: 5.08 against 3.75 — the trailing economy stands at about 74% of the leader.
Are these CO2 per capita figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — metric tons per capita — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: