Switzerland spent CHF 11.4 billion on environmental protection in 2016
Neuchâtel, 26.04.2018 - (FSO) – In 2016, environmental protection expenditure was CHF 11.4 billion, i.e. 1.7% of the gross domestic production (GDP). It has risen 5% since 2008. Two-thirds were allocated to waste and wastewater management. Overall expenditure on these two domains fell by 5% while expenditure for other environmental activities rose by 34%. These initial estimates come from the environmental accounting compiled by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
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Jacques Roduit, FSO, Environment, Sustainable Development, Territory Section, +41 58 463 66 12, Jacques.Roduit@bfs.admin.ch
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Federal Statistical Office
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