Switzerland: 90.64% low-carbon power

Low-carbon power ranking: 15

90.64% of the electricity in Switzerland is generated from low-carbon energy sources. This is based on data compiled by BP for the year 2019. The primary low-carbon power source is hydro.

Low-carbon power sources (% and TWh)

Fossil fuel power sources (% and TWh)

Low-carbon power in Switzerland compared to selected regions, 1978 to 2019 (%)

Low-carbon power in Switzerland compared to selected regions, 1978 to 2019 (TWh)

Power sources in Switzerland, 1978 to 2019 (%)

Power sources in Switzerland, 1978 to 2019 (TWh)

36% of the global electricity supply is generated from low-carbon energy sources.