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Mexico vs Switzerland CO2 per capita
Switzerland has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1970 Mexico stood at roughly 36% of Switzerland’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 97%.
| Year | Mexico | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.69 | 2.38 | 36% |
| 1970 | 6.69 | 2.38 | 36% |
| 1980 | 6.85 | 3.58 | 52% |
| 1990 | 6.66 | 3.5 | 52% |
| 2000 | 6.23 | 4.02 | 65% |
| 2010 | 5.92 | 4.2 | 71% |
| 2020 | 4.16 | 3.46 | 83% |
| 2024 | 3.75 | 3.64 | 97% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland pass Mexico in CO2 per capita?
It has not come to that. Switzerland has posted the larger CO2 per capita in every published year (1970–2024).
How do Mexico and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 3.75 against 3.64 — the trailing economy stands at about 97% 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: