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Spain vs Switzerland CO2 per capita
Spain overtook Switzerland in 1995. In 1970 Switzerland stood at roughly 158% of Spain’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 83%, and the pair was closest in 2013 (100%).
| Year | Spain | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4.22 | 6.69 | 158% |
| 1970 | 4.22 | 6.69 | 158% |
| 1980 | 5.68 | 6.85 | 121% |
| 1990 | 5.9 | 6.66 | 113% |
| 2000 | 7.65 | 6.23 | 81% |
| 2010 | 6.18 | 5.92 | 96% |
| 2020 | 4.53 | 4.16 | 92% |
| 2024 | 4.51 | 3.75 | 83% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain pass Switzerland in CO2 per capita?
In 1995. Spain’s published CO2 per capita rose above Switzerland’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Spain and Switzerland compare today?
Spain is ahead: 4.51 against 3.75 — the trailing economy stands at about 83% 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: