Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Switzerland
Switzerland: Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal was 8.03 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Switzerland, 1965–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Switzerland is 8.03, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
That represents a change of up 37.5% on the previous year and up 552.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Switzerland peaked at 8.03 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1965.
That places Switzerland 43rd out of 212 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0062 | 0.001 | 0.013 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.032 | 0.01 | 0.07 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.12 | 0.13 | 2.33 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.73 | 2.75 | 8.03 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More energy & mining data for Switzerland
- Fuel imports 3.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.5% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 1.2% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.0% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 45.14 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Switzerland?
- Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Switzerland was 8.03 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 8.03 in 2025.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1965.
- How does Switzerland rank for electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal?
- Switzerland ranks 43rd out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 552.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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