Switzerland Energy Use per Capita
2,492 kg oil eq. per capita▼ −19.86 kg oil eq. per capita
Dec 2024 · Annual
Switzerland's energy use per capita fell to 2,491.51 kg oil eq in 2024, down from 2,511.37 kg oil eq in 2023. The reading marks the lowest level in the series, which dates back to 1990, and remains well below the all-time high of 3,658.07 kg oil eq recorded in 2001. The series spans from 1990 to 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,492 kg oil eq. per capita | 2,511 kg oil eq. per capita | 3,658 kg oil eq. per capitaDec 2001 | 2,492 kg oil eq. per capitaDec 2024 | 1990 – 2024 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 33.73 Mt CO₂ | 33.67 Mt CO₂ | 47.65 Mt CO₂ | 33.67 Mt CO₂ | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| GDP per Capita | $114,769 | $107,702 | $114,769 | $1,984 | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Energy Use per Capita in Switzerland averaged 3,242 kg oil eq. per capita from 1990 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 3,658 kg oil eq. per capita in Dec 2001 and a record low of 2,492 kg oil eq. per capita in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 1990.
Energy use per capita measures the consumption of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, expressed in kilograms of oil equivalent per capita. The data are reported annually for Switzerland. The series covers the period from 1990 to 2024.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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