Switzerland Key Figures
- Population:
- 8.77 million
- GDP growth rate:
- 2.06 %/year
- Energy independence:
- 53.2%
Data of the last year available: 2022
- Total consumption/GDP:*
- 64.3 (2005=100)
- CO2 Emissions:
- 3.67 tCO2/capita
- Rate of T&D power losses:
- 7.56%
* at purchasing power parity
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Total Energy Consumption
Total energy consumption per capita is 2.6 toe (12.5% lower than the European average in 2022), including 6 540 kWh/cap (18% higher than the European average) (2022).
Total consumption remained stable in 2022 at slightly below 23 Mtoe, following a 3.5%/year decrease over 2019-2021. Previously, it had been increasing slightly (around 1%/year over 2016-2019), after decreasing by 4%/year between 2013 and 2016.
Switzerland has the lowest energy intensity in Europe (behind Ireland and Malta) (2022) (at purchasing power parities).
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Crude Oil Production
Of total oil imports, 2/3 are made directly in the form of refined products (5.8 Mt in 2022) and 1/3 in the form of crude oil (3 Mt).
In 2022, 34% of crude oil imports came from Nigeria (-5 pp), 32% from the US, and 14% from Kazakhstan (+9 pp). More than 2/3 of the refined oil products are imported from Germany (+9 pp).
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Oil Products Consumption
Oil product consumption decreased by 4.8% in 2022 to 7.5 Mt, following a 3.7% rebound in 2021. It shrunk by 4.3%/year, on average, over 2013-2020.
The transport sector accounts for 62% of oil product consumption, followed by buildings (25%, -5 pp).
Graph: OIL CONSUMPTION (MT)
Graph: OIL CONSUMPTION BREAKDOWN BY SECTOR (2022, %)
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Natural Gas Consumption
Gas consumption is deeply influenced by weather conditions since around two thirds of the consumption are used for heating purposes. It fluctuated around 3.6 bcm over 2010-2020 but increased by 8.6% in 2021 and then plummeted by 18% to 3.15 bcm in 2022, mostly due to a warmer winter and restrictions due to high prices.
Graph: NATURAL GAS CONSUMPTION (bcm)
Buildings represent 64% of the gas consumption (2022, +5 points since 2010) and industry 31%.
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Coal Consumption
Coal consumption is very low (less than 0.2 Mt) and almost entirely consumed in industry.
Graph: COAL CONSUMPTION (Mt)
Graph: COAL CONSUMPTION BREAKDOWN BY SECTOR (2022, %)
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Power Consumption
Electricity consumption decreased by 1.4% in 2022 to 57 TWh, driven by rather mild temperatures, improved energy efficiency, and calls to save electricity. Previously, it remained quite stable over 2010-2021 at around 58 TWh (except a 2.6% decrease in 2020 due to Covid-19).
Graph: ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION (TWh)
The residential sector is the largest electricity consumer (34%); it is followed by industry and services (30% and 28%, respectively) (2022).
CO2 Fuel Combustion/CO2 Emissions
In its latest updated NDC (2021), the country set the goal to reduce GHG emissions by at least 50% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, with an interim reduction of 35% in 2025. In addition, it pledged to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The NDC does not include any information on adaptation measures.